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helenb

17th July 2011, 16:06
1a In which one pursues mate without seeing any men (9,5) I have B?I?D????/???S? I can't get my head past Blindmans something or other.
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tonyw

17th July 2011, 16:12
blindmans bluff?
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helenb

17th July 2011, 16:24
As far as I aware, and Chambers confirms, it's blindman's buff, which would be 9,4 not 9.5. But thanks anyway. It couldn't be anything to do with chess could it? (I don't play myself)
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sallyw (aka - the original sallyw)

17th July 2011, 16:27
HelenB either is correct. Think it depends on where you come from.
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sallyw (aka - the original sallyw)

17th July 2011, 16:29
I have just found out that there is a game called blindfold chess, and I think it fits the clue.
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helenb

17th July 2011, 16:32
Thanks sallyw - Blindfold Chess - just imagine!
My brother used to play postal chess which I thought was weird enough
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tonyw

17th July 2011, 16:32
well done,that makes more sense.
Blindfold chess
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tonyw

17th July 2011, 16:34
How can you feel which one is the Queen or King?;)
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helenb

17th July 2011, 16:40
I wouldn't know - I'm only a prawn in the game.
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tonyw

17th July 2011, 16:42
I think the Bishop may complain if I rook my chances!
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