raskolnikov, PhD.'s definitions

opening theory

n.-A chess term for the strategy employed in the first couple moves (opening) of a chess game. Nonsense if you want to have fun.

Haven't you studied your opening theory?
Shut up.

by raskolnikov, PhD. April 12, 2007

unfortunate

An expression of utter dismay when you play e5 in response to e4 in a game of bughouse.

Pieces, give me pieces. I think I can checkmate in five.
Unfortunate.

by raskolnikov, PhD. April 12, 2007

bad ass

n.-something that it is undesirable to tap.

The little red-haired girl called me a badass!
No, no. She thinks you have a bad ass, Charlie Brown.

by raskolnikov, PhD. May 15, 2007

balderdash

n. A foot race for senior citizens.

Well, that's it for the housewife wind-sprint. Up next is the balderdash. Our favorite to win today has just turned 65, his birthday was just last week--and, yes, folks, here he is now...

by raskolnikov, PhD. May 15, 2007

Freud

n.-A pervert. Famously said, "What, you have no sexual problems? What, you haven't had sex? Well, that explains it, then."

But Freud, my symptoms are...
NEXT!

by raskolnikov, PhD. April 13, 2007

bughouse

n.-A variation on chess, the origin for the name of which no rational person is aware. There are four players broken into two teams, and each player has a partner who plays the opposite color, passing along any pieces (s)he may capture. Pieces may be placed as a turn instead of moving a piece already on the board. Also timed (chess clocks): five minutes.

Bughouse has spawned such brilliant insults as:
"I'll castle your queen-side."
"How about a free king?"
"Oh my fucking God. He played e5."
and
"Ah. The double sit. Classic."

I resign. Want to play bughouse?

by raskolnikov, PhD. April 12, 2007