Chess is a recreational and competitive game for two players. It is derived from Persian Shah ("the King"), an abbreviation of Shâh-mât (Checkmate).wikipedia
Today, chess is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide2.Playing chess is really cool! It helps you develop your mind, patience, courage and perseverance! It will train you how to have a good decision making, to sacrifice for the benefit of the majority, and to achieve your goal diligently! I know you are one of them! Right?
But did you realize how many squares are there on a chessboard? Yes, we've been playing a lot of times but we didn't even ask the exact number of squares on it!
So what are you waiting for? Find how many squares are there on a chessboard? Give your brief explanation how did you get it supported by formulas to make sure that you are not cheating!!!
Renz Reyes!
You made it!
Your explanation is accepted but if you could give the formula you will be on the Second Level!!!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Are you Checkmate?!
Posted by percival at 5:27 PM 10 comments
Thursday, November 22, 2007
First Challenge!!! Wanna Try?!
This question was taken from the book "A Challenging Book of Brain TeaserS" compiled by Mensa UK Member.
Let's see how you deal with it! I am challenging all the wise guys to answer this mind bugling WARM UP of this blog! Submit your answer through comments and your brief explanation to make sure that you did not copy someone's answer.
Names of individuals who got the correct answer and explanation will be posted here!!!
Come on! Take the first step to see If yOur
Here's the question!!!
In a recent competition all 11 contestants lined up in a straight line to have their photograph taken for the local newspaper. So that the winner would stand out from the other contestants, the winner was asked to stand on a box in the center of the line-up. Alec and Alma stood to the right of the box, Adam stood to the right of Alroy, two people stood between Aaron and Aubyn, Archy and Adrian stood to the left of the box, six people stood between Alma and Aaron, seven people stood between Alston and Albert, Antony and Adrian stood either side of Aaron and two people stood between Aaron and Archy.
to the following person who got the correct answer! You're on the first level then!
1. Princes Celmea Aspuria
2. Renz Reyes
3. Melvin Perez
Posted by percival at 8:41 PM 5 comments
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Meeting the Wise guys!!!
"Every individual are unique from itself! Nobody has completely the same characteristics ever". As they have said,"many are chosen...but few are called".... If you believe that YOU ARE ONE OF THEM you could post your blog, link this to your blog and to others...so the WISE GUYS could meet here!!! If you're up to challenge you could be a part of THE WISE GUYS SOCIETY!!!...so what are you waiting for?!..."Wanna make it happen?!...Do it now!!!
I am inviting individuals with to share their ideas, concepts and opinions in intellectual discussion.
Posted by percival at 3:59 PM 2 comments