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David Gilbert
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Tony Slattery

Post by David Gilbert » Tue Jan 14, 2025 4:57 pm

Sad to see the BBC reporting the death of Tony Slattery. His chess sketch is the best and funniest ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu3OG9q ... Wx&index=2

“Oi! You’ve knocked your King over”

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Jon Mahony
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Re: Tony Slattery

Post by Jon Mahony » Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:03 pm

RIP - I've watched that very video so many times over the years lol "He's a bleeding anarchist this one!"
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Re: Tony Slattery

Post by Tim Spanton » Sat Jan 18, 2025 7:14 am

I liked the punchline, but the rest left me cold. I guess perceptions of humour vary (and I didn't think the sketch was helped by the laughter track).

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Re: Tony Slattery

Post by Jon Mahony » Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:56 am

Tim Spanton wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 18, 2025 7:14 am
I liked the punchline, but the rest left me cold. I guess perceptions of humour vary (and I didn't think the sketch was helped by the laughter track).
Its over analysing, but the game itself is not convincing :lol: The other guy playing the Russian GM misses a simple move attacking his Queen and the fact his kingside can be ruined, but I guess it was for the average man on the street.
"When you see a good move, look for a better one!" - Lasker

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