Chess Compition East India club

I have always loved chess as I find it exercise for my mind and it strengthens my brain. My love of chess started when I was nine and soon thereafter I started doing county level chess competitions. Because I have been doing it for such a long time, I always tend to dream of winning chess competitions and last night my dreams came true; I did win! In fact, I beat my opponent three times in a row.

Last night we were very lucky to play in the beautiful East India Club.

The East India forms part of club land, which is based in Saint James'. The building was originally the headquarters of the East India Company and for that reason the club exudes a style of luxury and comfort. The company started in December 1600 when it was given a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I. As such, the East India company helped define the British Empire. It was privately owned company owned by shareholders. It had its own armies paid for by the shareholders, separate from the government. Eventually, the EIC has an army twice the size of its British government counterpart.

Before the Chess competition started, I was walking through a beautifully lit corridor. My eye rested upon two breathtaking pieces of art. They depicted the Taj Mahal in all of its glory . The beautiful Taj Mahal was made in 1632 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honour his late wife. Overall, the Taj Mahal cost 32 million rupees and took 10 years to complete. If I ever visit India I would love to visit the Taj Mahal and see the beautiful gardens. All of this was buzzing in my mind as I sat down to face my opponent.

We played our chess competition in a room called the Clive of India room. I admire Clive of India for what he achieved for the British Empire by turning India into the jewel of the British Empire. Clive of India was born in 1725 . Clive was a resourceful Major General in the British Empire. Clive's greatest battle was the battle of Plassey 23 June 1757. He was cunning and had bribed the enemy cavalry to stay out of the fight which gave him the advantage.

I was nervous during the chess competition, as I expected to lose, yet I ended up winning three times in row. My opponent had studied international politics at York University. I distinctly remember losing my queen during each chess match. What really saved me was that he made novice mistakes and I was able to use my castles very effectively. I had no idea how important time is in a chess match. One should take your time over each move and set your own pace during each chess match.

I was pleased with the supper served at the club, which was was roast chicken that tasted delicious. I was at the end of the table as I wanted to escape before the pudding. The conversation around the table was engaging and interesting. I learnt a lot from my new friend about the economic crisis that the Greeks were facing.

Overall, I love these chess competitions as they give me a full and interesting evening. Its a great way of meeting new and interesting people. It has taken me to some incredible places, and I think the more I continue to play the more I shall improve.