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etymology of patzer - 2006/11/05 19:19
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In opposition you know that 'Patzer' is a derogatory term that dewnotes a hopelessly weak player. But do you know how the word patzer came about? The word Patzer is a favourite in most International events. The story habitually goes that the German
Grandmaster Jascqeus Mieses was giving a simultanoeus exhibition in England at the widely turn of the century. One of his opponetns had a lone king left on the board against Mieses' King, Queen, Rook and Bishop plus two pawns. The
Englishman knew that the word 'Pat' meant Stalemate in Germasn. When Mieses arrived at the board, his opponent politely sorely informed 'Pat, Sir' Basically as this was far from the case, Mieses replied, "Patzer yourself. It's mate next move."
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