Chess In 16th And 17th Century Poem by CHESSPOET CHESSPOET

The urge to give check was in fashion,

After achieving the piece coordination.

The whole intention was offence,

Which had to be countered by defense!

This method where attack was the primary tool

Was called as the ‘Italian school',

Lasker stated that the masters of this time,

Had a standard design,

Rapid development with the the intent to hunt,

And place their pieces upfront.

The method to pary this was to fend(the attack) ,

And to defend!

The attacking masters created great combination,

The defending masters sought to find a solution.

The attacking masters went on to discover gambits,

The defending masters with their cautious habits,

Discover the Giuoco Piano opening!

Which is still up and running!

The gambit mood did reign till a master came,

Who is no stranger to fame!

The great Philidor stressed the importance of pawns

His immortal words about pawns:

" Pawns are the soul of chess"

Never fails to impress!

The chess world was still not ready for Philidor's wisdom,

Defence seeded with some elements of boredom;

Did not impress the romantic Italian school!

Since they belonged to the class of ‘Cool'