Photo by myself in Washington Square Park.
One frigid day recently, I saw this gentleman, who challenging people to play chess for money. He allowed me to take his photograph.
Alongside on the table were a radio and a timer, like the ones you see in games of speed chess.
I would have played, if I weren't such a terrible player and if it weren't so cold, ha.
Related posts: Serious Fun, in Bryant Park, Playing in the Rain, Union Square and City Portrait - Washington Square Park.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
How's About a Game?
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8 comments:
si cela se trouve, a une époque il a joué contre Bobby Fischer incognito...beau portrait
I'm a lousy chess player, but like you, it looks too cold to play. He must be pretty confident he'll make some bucks.
Over the years, I've seen quite a few people playing chess in the Washington Square Park but I have never really stopped to find out what the deal is until an out-of-town guest decided to sit down and play a game with one of them. They wanted $5 per game. Ouch!
You really have to love chess to play it outside in this cold.
As always, you got a great frame kitty :-)
this man is one dedicated chess player.
He must really need the money or just really love the game.
I agree with the other comments...he's either desperate for money, a dedicated player or erm...desperate!
Looks bloody cold there. Great pic as usual. :)
I bet this guy is from the Caucasus Region, as they're here fanatic with chess.
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