How Aquarius plays chess

January 21 to February 18. Air sign. Playful tricksters who may let you win after toying with you for a while.

The tendency

Aquarians are curious about why people do what they do, and that curiosity comes to the board. They want to know why one player values a knight over a bishop, or why another keeps winning. They often have several games running at once and know the basic play of every piece.

The attitude is laid back and the game is a pastime. They may let an opponent take a move back or offer a tip on fixing an error. They are also known for unexpected moves and gimmicks, and when they are losing they will hold out for a lucky break and play it to the end.

The Aquarius chess life

Aquarians play once or twice a week and have a chess life of around thirty years, the longest of any sign in the book. They prefer stronger opponents but will play anyone.

Pieces Aquarius favors and fears

They start out preferring the queen, bishop, and knight, then move toward different combinations as their experience grows.

How to play against a Aquarius

Do not be fooled by an unimportant looking piece left out in the open, because that is the gimmick. Keep a close eye on the moves that seem to cost them nothing. The friendliness is real and it is also not the whole picture.

This is the general Aquarius profile. The book goes twelve levels deeper.

Two Aquarius players are not the same player. The rising sign changes the piece preferences, the temperament, and the way the game is lost. AstroChess breaks Aquarius down across all twelve Sun and Ascendant combinations, which is where the reading gets specific enough to use against someone.

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Aquarius across the board from

Aquarius against Taurus

Aquarius brings gimmicks, odd offers, and pieces left in the open on purpose. Taurus answers with protected pieces and an attack pattern they will not abandon.

Aquarius takes it if you take the bait that was left there for you. Taurus takes it if nothing forces a sudden change of plan.

Aquarius against Leo

Aquarius brings gimmicks, odd offers, and pieces left in the open on purpose. Leo answers with control of the game and every eye on it.

Aquarius takes it if you take the bait that was left there for you. Leo takes it if their confidence goes unchallenged.

Aquarius against Scorpio

Aquarius brings gimmicks, odd offers, and pieces left in the open on purpose. Scorpio answers with silence, patience, and a weakness you have not found yet.

Aquarius takes it if you take the bait that was left there for you. Scorpio takes it if the pressure keeps building and nothing gives it away.

See how all twelve signs play

Questions about Aquarius chess players

How does a Aquarius play chess?

Aquarians are curious about why people do what they do, and that curiosity comes to the board. They want to know why one player values a knight over a bishop, or why another keeps winning. They often have several games running at once and know the basic play of every piece.

How do you play against a Aquarius?

Do not be fooled by an unimportant looking piece left out in the open, because that is the gimmick. Keep a close eye on the moves that seem to cost them nothing. The friendliness is real and it is also not the whole picture.

How long is a Aquarius chess life?

Aquarians play once or twice a week and have a chess life of around thirty years, the longest of any sign in the book. They prefer stronger opponents but will play anyone.

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