John: I was not aware that “Wood Pusher” was aggressive inline slang. Thankfully I’m the #1 google result with a skateboarding site being #2, and a definition of the chess slang “woodpusher” being #3. That is amusing, though. One thing seems universal: Wood Pusher is derogatory slang in any sport.
woodpusher noun. [...]
Rich: I’ll tell you what a chess master told me a couple years ago: Study tactics. Most players spend far too much time studying the opening, memorizing opening lines, trying to find their favourite variation on the Sicilian defense, etc. Don’t bother buying a book on the opening at this stage. [...]
