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Any comments on using a backgammon doubling cube for chess?



 
 
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Old October 8th 07, 02:17 PM posted to rec.games.chess.misc,rec.games.chess.politics
David Richerby
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Default Any comments on using a backgammon doubling cube for chess?

Rich Hutnik wrote:
Fischer single handedly got interest on the West back into chess,
and it likely played a bit in giving backgammon a buzz back then
also.


Well, in that case, I say it's time for backgammon to repay the
favour. Let them get a world-famous player and make chess more
popular!


Dave.

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