Chess and Outwitters

[poweewee]

It was interesting to read that a lot of us here actually play competitive chess. I myself was a player until college, after which my work took my time from playing.

I do agree that some basic principles are the same, such as:
1. Thinking and planning several moves ahead.
2. Looking for multi-purpose moves, such as spawning a soldier to move to a hex to kill a runner with 2 life. (You spawned, moved and killed in a matter of 3 wits)
3. Trying to prevent your opponent's plans.
4. Controlling the initiative