Why do you play Chess?

Submitted by RadioMitch on Sat, 07/26/2008 at 10:31am.

I find it fascinating to play chess. I most like that it is a gentleman's game. I run into players all the time that are encouraging and help me become a better player.

I can speak for me I don't find much joy in beating someone who ranks much lower then I do. To me playing them is an opportunity to allow them to hone their game and learn from their mistakes. Admittedly though there are far fewer players worse then I am in comparison to players who are better. These are the players I enjoy challenging. The wins are more satisfying and the lessons are better. I do also appreciate that you don't see alot of bad sportsmanship. Again this is a gentleman's game.

Ultimately I play here to learn and apply those lessons to my games.

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by Terminus_Est - 11 days ago
Sheffield United Kingdom

Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 2

My input is simple. Chess IS the beautiful game, no other. You never see chess opponents indulging in thuggery or even worse! To win or to lose, let's just play:o)

by phishcake5 - 34 days ago
California United States

Member Since: May 2008
Member Points: 480

Oh man, where to begin. To me its cultural, its art, its intellectual, its physical, its social, its beautiful. It has a rich and fascinating history. There are also many players in our day to admire.

I get lost in the game sometimes, but I'm alright, I just follow my own rhythm and intuition.

Also agree with you both Mitch and yoshtodd.

by yoshtodd - 34 days ago
Hawaii United States

Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 127

I play because it is one of the few areas in my life I feel I have control over. Everything is laid out on the board, nothing is concealed. Unlike real life you can pinpoint exactly what your mistakes were and fix them in the future.

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