Medieval historians believe that correspondence chess started with notorious chess fiend Henry I. He sent all of his friends invitations to play, and none could refuse a King Game. New addicts would likewise pester their subordinates to join, and it spread from castle villes to city villes, to even the poorest farm villes. Of course in our modern democracy, barraging your friends with game requests is a good way to end up alone, but you have to understand that particular society.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:31:14 +0000