It seems like the two games have quite a bit in common, even using similar vernacular. There is a concept in Chess called tempo, which is where you use a forcing move that makes your opponent respond, thus giving you time to move onto the next thing. AOC has this too, as we all know. Chess has development, where you get your minor pieces out. This is like making a couple of spears to defend against a scout rush while simultaneously teching into archers. Even specific openings in chess bear resemblance to AOC strategies. An Aztec drush is the same as the Fried Liver Attack. A Fast Castle is like a Kings Indian Defense. What do y'all think?