The painting you're referring to is "Checkmate" by Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch, created in 1831. It depicts a chess game between a man and the devil, symbolizing the battle for the man's soul. The narrative suggests that a chess master observed the painting and realized the man's king had one more move, contradicting the apparent checkmate.
This story has been widely circulated, often in sermons and motivational talks, to illustrate themes of hope and perseverance. However, its authenticity is questionable. The tale likely originated from an 1888 anecdote involving chess master Paul Morphy, who reportedly analyzed the painting and found a winning move for the man. Subsequent investigations have cast doubt on this account, suggesting it may be more legend than fact.
In summary, while the "one more move" story associated with Retzsch's "Checkmate" painting is compelling, it lacks verifiable evidence and is generally considered apocryphal.
God talks to us in many ways and when man doesn't quite get it, he writes it off as foo foo. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that this story is true...my intuition tells me so and that is the language of God we all have available to us.
The painting is called checkmate. It just does not say Who is in check. Its a painting of what is going thru your mind. Is the devil in check or is the man in check. Does your mind lean towards positivity or negativity. Thoughts have a way of creating your world. Remember that.
The grand master called the curator and determined that the title “Checkmate” did not fit the scene because the forlorn-looking player actually had the ability to defeat his opponent, though he didn’t realize it yet.His king had one more move.
Thank You, Fren: that gave me goosebumps.🤩
Agree, wow!
D5
Hmmm C5 to D5?🤓
YOU SANK MY BATTLESHIP!
Inspirational video. TY
It moved me the first time I watched it, and here I am, yrs later, moved again. 🥲
https://chesslovin.com/checkmate-painting/#Checkmate-painting-position
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/game-of-life-board-position-and-paul-morphy-1
Hmmm. I asked the AI and
The painting you're referring to is "Checkmate" by Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch, created in 1831. It depicts a chess game between a man and the devil, symbolizing the battle for the man's soul. The narrative suggests that a chess master observed the painting and realized the man's king had one more move, contradicting the apparent checkmate.
This story has been widely circulated, often in sermons and motivational talks, to illustrate themes of hope and perseverance. However, its authenticity is questionable. The tale likely originated from an 1888 anecdote involving chess master Paul Morphy, who reportedly analyzed the painting and found a winning move for the man. Subsequent investigations have cast doubt on this account, suggesting it may be more legend than fact.
In summary, while the "one more move" story associated with Retzsch's "Checkmate" painting is compelling, it lacks verifiable evidence and is generally considered apocryphal.
God talks to us in many ways and when man doesn't quite get it, he writes it off as foo foo. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that this story is true...my intuition tells me so and that is the language of God we all have available to us.
Wow that’s beautiful! Thank you!
The painting is called checkmate. It just does not say Who is in check. Its a painting of what is going thru your mind. Is the devil in check or is the man in check. Does your mind lean towards positivity or negativity. Thoughts have a way of creating your world. Remember that.
That's probably the best perception perspective I have seen on this painting
RE: A Closer Look at "Checkmate"
One more move and it will be as in the words of Tony the Tiger, "GREAT"!
I needed this so badly this morning, thank you.
Heard this years ago, and never forgot it. Thanks for posting.