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The importance of chess
Ian Gillan was interviewed by German newspaper Lübecker Nachrichten, and some tidbits appeared in reverse translation in an unusual corner of the web: a chess site. And here’s why:
Ian Gillan: I would also suggest that children should be taught to play chess. It’s valuable, for life. You learn to think a step or two ahead, you learn to become more rational, more detached. That’s a huge benefit in any argument.
LN: Are you a good chess player?
Ian Gillan: In school I was a member of the chess club, but I am only averagely gifted. I love the game, it’s great for your mind. I don’t think anyone should run for political office until they’ve proven they’re a member of a chess club. Some of these idiots who are currently in power can’t anticipate anything at all, and that’s why they keep failing.
Translation from German: Johannes Fischer
Thanks to chessbase.com for the tidbit and to Jim Collins for bringing it to your attention.
Unauthorized copying, while sometimes necessary, is never as good as the real thing
Always I have loved his humour.
August 10th, 2020 at 22:49Great Big Ian!😅
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Wow, Ian nailed the big orange guy perfectly!!!
August 11th, 2020 at 14:02It’s a typical misunderstanding of csuse/effect.
August 11th, 2020 at 18:24You can’t “learn” to think ahead.
You are able to do so w/ a hign intelligence.
@ 1….With Ian and Jon Lord, their must have been some funny conversations, and stories to tell.
August 12th, 2020 at 12:13Glutei
August 12th, 2020 at 22:26Surely!👍
Happy birthday to big Ian. Brilliant writer and suberb singer. Great job on WHOOSH. Stay healthy Ian G.: you’re te best.
August 19th, 2020 at 12:48Cheers,
Willem.