Who would win in chess, Leo or Donny?

*Warhorse* · 08-23-2014, 02:26 AM

I always wondered about this. Donny is super smart, but Leo is supposed to be the strategic one, and a game of chess is probably something he excels at. But really, who would be the dominant one?

*IndigoErth* · 08-23-2014, 02:45 AM

Hmm... that is a tough one. I was gonna say Donnie, but if Leo could see ahead and work out the pros and cons of each potential move, maybe he's got it. Donnie probably wouldn't make it easy on him though.

Not that I even know how to play it to know what I'm taking about...

Hannurdock · 08-23-2014, 02:49 AM

I think it might end up a stalemate, not a checkmate.

I could imagine them sitting for hours and not getting anywhere much.

*Warhorse* · 08-23-2014, 03:11 AM

Did you all like how in Harry Potter, it wasn't the leader (Harry) or the brainiac (Hermione) that was good at chess, but the comedy sidekick, Ron. Who knows, maybe Mikey has something up his sleeve. But either way, it's just one of these things I wondered. It's a good way to stack up how Leo and Donny are similar to eachother while being so different at the same time.

*Powder* · 08-23-2014, 03:21 AM

I think Donnie, only because (if we're talking Mirage) I think he could play some sort of head-game with Leo to make him question himself & ultimately do the wrong thing.

*ssjup81* · 08-23-2014, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

Did you all like how in Harry Potter, it wasn't the leader (Harry) or the brainiac (Hermione) that was good at chess, but the comedy sidekick, Ron. Who knows, maybe Mikey has something up his sleeve. But either way, it's just one of these things I wondered. It's a good way to stack up how Leo and Donny are similar to eachother while being so different at the same time.

Did you know that for the books that there was more to Ron than just being a comedic sidekick and that in the books he was written as being perceptive and noticing things before Harry which was hinted at before the chess match in book 1?

That aside, as a chess player, a crappy one lol, I can't even say regarding these two. It depends on the medium and incarnation, but if basing it on the current Nick version I could see it going either way.

Leo is a strategic thinker and chess is good for formulating battle plans. He's also quick to think on his feet (but as a leader I could see this applying to pretty much all the incarnations).

Donnie is smart and has the tendency to overthink, but plan out practically all probable moves depending on the situation (which his chart making pointed out).

Depending on the situation, I still could see it going either way. Donnie's overthinking could cause him to lose with Leo besting him with a simple, practical move...or it could cause Donnie to win by anticipating that move.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-23-2014, 07:38 AM

I put my money on Donnie.

His probability calculations surpass Leo's definitely. All it takes is risk taking, and that's what he's been doing all this time with his experiments in the lab. Risk taking.

*Warhorse* · 08-23-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

Did you know that for the books that there was more to Ron than just being a comedic sidekick and that in the books he was written as being perceptive and noticing things before Harry which was hinted at before the chess match in book 1?

That aside, as a chess player, a crappy one lol, I can't even say regarding these two. It depends on the medium and incarnation, but if basing it on the current Nick version I could see it going either way.

Leo is a strategic thinker and chess is good for formulating battle plans. He's also quick to think on his feet (but as a leader I could see this applying to pretty much all the incarnations).

Donnie is smart and has the tendency to overthink, but plan out practically all probable moves depending on the situation (which his chart making pointed out).

Depending on the situation, I still could see it going either way. Donnie's overthinking could cause him to lose with Leo besting him with a simple, practical move...or it could cause Donnie to win by anticipating that move.

I read all of the Harry Potter books, but due to Ron being my least favorite, I tend to skim the parts he was in.

*Prowler* · 08-23-2014, 11:33 AM

This thread has been made before. Maybe it wasn't in the title, but I recall having a discussion about this some months ago.

Anyway, Donatello might be science smart and all, but that doesn't make one good at chess. Leonardo seems more like the type who'd enjoy a strategical game like this than Donatello. So I'm going with Leonardo on this one.

*ssjup81* · 08-23-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhorse

I read all of the Harry Potter books, but due to Ron being my least favorite, I tend to skim the parts he was in.

Did you ever watch the films?

*Candy Kappa* · 08-23-2014, 12:54 PM

Think Leo would be the better strategist, and think a few steps further then Donnie. Donnie would probably have a good start while proclaiming the name of his moves ect, but in the end I think Leo would checkmate Donnie right under his nose.

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 08-23-2014, 01:01 PM

Isn't Chess more about Strategy, rather than intelligence? I think, then in that case, Leo would probably win.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-23-2014, 03:44 PM

In Follow the Leader, Donnie trumps Leo using his own strategy and brain.

*shuriken* · 08-23-2014, 03:59 PM

Donnie. Chess not only involves strategizing your own moves but calculating your opponents' moves and countering them, as well as having contingencies if one strategy doesn't work. Leo might hold his own but Donnie would win off of all those contingencies alone.

*Slade* · 08-23-2014, 04:47 PM

I'd roll with Donnie on this one.

*Electric* · 08-23-2014, 09:34 PM

stalemate

leo is a leader, a strategist. part of that is having a plan b

donnie is the brains, he knows the game inside and out

leo would start off with a strategy, donnie would see through it and take control, but leos ability to adapt and react to situations would keep him in it

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-23-2014, 09:57 PM

My money's on Leo. As the leader, he's a master strategist. And to win chess, it's all about strategy.

*Shark_Blade* · 08-23-2014, 10:09 PM

But a strategist is overshadowed by an analyst that can come up with vast probabilities and counterplans that he could even come up with; that's where Don overshadows Leo. So I reckon Don wins the chess match.

Reason I think Don doesn't lead is because he wasn't fussed. He's more than capable to lead based on his reasonings, but he much rather put his super mind pondering on science and knowledge. Leo only overshadow Don in terms of martial art experience imo.

*ssjup81* · 08-23-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

But a strategist is overshadowed by an analyst that can come up with vast probabilities and counterplans that he could even come up with; that's where Don overshadows Leo. So I reckon Don wins the chess match.

Reason I think Don doesn't lead is because he wasn't fussed. He's more than capable to lead based on his reasonings, but he much rather put his super mind pondering on science and knowledge. Leo only overshadow Don in terms of martial art experience imo.

True, but Donnie also overthinks. He could get beaten because of that...but he could also win because of it.

*IndigoErth* · 08-23-2014, 10:41 PM

Donnie might hesitate too much as leader with all his over thinking, but makes him a huge asset for Leo as his right hand man. Chess however... I dunno, he might take too long with all his thinking and get tripped up by being urged to make his move. Can't work with all that pressure..

At least not 2012 version. lol

08-23-2014, 02:26 AM	#1
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Who would win in chess, Leo or Donny? I always wondered about this. Donny is super smart, but Leo is supposed to be the strategic one, and a game of chess is probably something he excels at. But really, who would be the dominant one?

08-23-2014, 02:49 AM	#3
Hannurdock Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 236	I think it might end up a stalemate, not a checkmate. I could imagine them sitting for hours and not getting anywhere much. __________________ *Try to be like the turtle ... at ease in your own shell.*

08-23-2014, 12:54 PM	#11
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Think Leo would be the better strategist, and think a few steps further then Donnie. Donnie would probably have a good start while proclaiming the name of his moves ect, but in the end I think Leo would checkmate Donnie right under his nose. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

08-23-2014, 01:01 PM	#12
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	Isn't Chess more about Strategy, rather than intelligence? I think, then in that case, Leo would probably win. __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

08-23-2014, 03:59 PM	#14
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Donnie. Chess not only involves strategizing your own moves but calculating your opponents' moves and countering them, as well as having contingencies if one strategy doesn't work. Leo might hold his own but Donnie would win off of all those contingencies alone. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

08-23-2014, 02:45 AM	#2
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	Hmm... that is a tough one. I was gonna say Donnie, but if Leo could see ahead and work out the pros and cons of each potential move, maybe he's got it. Donnie probably wouldn't make it easy on him though. Not that I even know how to play it to know what I'm taking about...

08-23-2014, 03:11 AM	#4
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	Did you all like how in Harry Potter, it wasn't the leader (Harry) or the brainiac (Hermione) that was good at chess, but the comedy sidekick, Ron. Who knows, maybe Mikey has something up his sleeve. But either way, it's just one of these things I wondered. It's a good way to stack up how Leo and Donny are similar to eachother while being so different at the same time.

08-23-2014, 03:21 AM	#5
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	I think Donnie, only because (if we're talking Mirage) I think he could play some sort of head-game with Leo to make him question himself & ultimately do the wrong thing.

08-23-2014, 07:38 AM	#7
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I put my money on Donnie. His probability calculations surpass Leo's definitely. All it takes is risk taking, and that's what he's been doing all this time with his experiments in the lab. Risk taking.

08-23-2014, 11:33 AM	#9
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	This thread has been made before. Maybe it wasn't in the title, but I recall having a discussion about this some months ago. Anyway, Donatello might be science smart and all, but that doesn't make one good at chess. Leonardo seems more like the type who'd enjoy a strategical game like this than Donatello. So I'm going with Leonardo on this one.

08-23-2014, 03:44 PM	#13
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	In Follow the Leader, Donnie trumps Leo using his own strategy and brain.

08-23-2014, 04:47 PM	#15
Slade god status Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,291	I'd roll with Donnie on this one. __________________ Do not concern yourself with what I've already done: rather tremble at the thought of what I am about to do. Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=48140

08-23-2014, 09:34 PM	#16
Electric Epic Hiatus Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,484	stalemate leo is a leader, a strategist. part of that is having a plan b donnie is the brains, he knows the game inside and out leo would start off with a strategy, donnie would see through it and take control, but leos ability to adapt and react to situations would keep him in it __________________

08-23-2014, 09:57 PM	#17
TurtleTitan97 Space Cowboy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Speed Force Posts: 7,043	My money's on Leo. As the leader, he's a master strategist. And to win chess, it's all about strategy. __________________

08-23-2014, 10:09 PM	#18
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	But a strategist is overshadowed by an analyst that can come up with vast probabilities and counterplans that he could even come up with; that's where Don overshadows Leo. So I reckon Don wins the chess match. Reason I think Don doesn't lead is because he wasn't fussed. He's more than capable to lead based on his reasonings, but he much rather put his super mind pondering on science and knowledge. Leo only overshadow Don in terms of martial art experience imo.

08-23-2014, 10:41 PM	#20
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	Donnie might hesitate too much as leader with all his over thinking, but makes him a huge asset for Leo as his right hand man. Chess however... I dunno, he might take too long with all his thinking and get tripped up by being urged to make his move. Can't work with all that pressure.. At least not 2012 version. lol