We read in Checkmate (v1 #10, 1901) of a challenge issued by C S Howell to Franklin K Young. The reporter quoted Young’s rather acidic response as, “As to the matter of stakes, you can put your money in your pocket. When I play for money, I play poker.”(Howell had suggested a modest stake to be placed on the match, probably expecting it would irritate Young, who was, perhaps, a bit too proud of his amateur status.)

Howell’s response to Young? “I admire your wisdom in preferring to back your luck rather than your skill.”

Ouch! And they say chess is a dignified game.

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