Law's Theory of Chess References has two main points.
1. After a while, in any argument, debate or discussion, there will inevitably be a reference to a chess piece, chess tactic, chess master, or something Chess like.
“Control of the patent rights will signal checkmate to their actions against us.”
“You don’t have to be a chess master to understand how this simple
pyramid scheme will make us all rich. Yes a check, make it out to cash, will be quite acceptable”
“ The Wrestler considered his suplex the best part of his end-game arsenal.”
Note: It is not a Chess reference if you refer to a disreputable rapscallion, as having a ‘Checkered past”
2. In any sporting event, no more than ten minutes into the start of any contest, one or several of the sportscasters will utter some variation of "It's a chess match, with these two coaches, every time they meet in
competition."
Note in the final 2 minutes of any NBA or NCAA
College Basketball game, any substitution of good rebounders, good outside shooters, taller defenders,
versus best free throw percentage shooters, requires that one or more sports commentators speak these words:
