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Chess was a game of strategy that had its origins on [[Earth]]. While originally conceived as a two-dimensional game, by the 23rd Century, a three-dimensional variant of the game had become popular. [[Kirk, James T.|James T. Kirk]] and [[Spock]] frequently played chess together, and the [[Vulcans|Vulcan]] was often surprised by his friend's illogical—but effective—strategies.<ref name="TOS01"/> "In chess," Spock once observed, "when one is outmatched, the game is over. Checkmate."<ref name="TOS02"/> | Chess was a game of strategy that had its origins on [[Earth]]. While originally conceived as a two-dimensional game, by the 23rd Century, a three-dimensional variant of the game had become popular. [[Kirk, James T.|James T. Kirk]] and [[Spock]] frequently played chess together, and the [[Vulcans|Vulcan]] was often surprised by his friend's illogical—but effective—strategies.<ref name="TOS01"/> "In chess," Spock once observed, "when one is outmatched, the game is over. Checkmate."<ref name="TOS02"/> | ||
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Revision as of 10:14, 15 July 2021
Chess was a game of strategy that had its origins on Earth. While originally conceived as a two-dimensional game, by the 23rd Century, a three-dimensional variant of the game had become popular. James T. Kirk and Spock frequently played chess together, and the Vulcan was often surprised by his friend's illogical—but effective—strategies.[1] "In chess," Spock once observed, "when one is outmatched, the game is over. Checkmate."[2]
Notes and References
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Cage". Star Trek, season 0, episode 0 (Production number 01). Directed by Robert Butler. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Released 1986. Desilu Productions. 1965.
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Where No Man Has Gone Before". Star Trek, season 1, episode 3 (Production number 02). Directed by James Goldstone. Written by Samuel A. Peeples. Desilu Productions. 22 September 1966.
