Chess Versus Television Versus Reading

Submitted by Tonya_38 on Sat, 03/21/2009 at 3:03pm.

Strangely enough, I’ve never been much on television….unless it’s an extremely interesting story or fascinating mystery. But here lately, I’m having a bit of a time getting away from chess.com to READ! I hate to admit this. Does anyone think that chess is just as beneficial as reading? Or perhaps, I need to balance it all out a bit more? Let me know. . . . if you’re having this same problem as of late.

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by tworthington - 5 months ago
Southern Tip of the Appalachian Mtns. United States

Member Since: Mar 2009
Member Points: 687

I read every moment I can..ever since I was a little boy I have been reading and collecting books. I used to belong to a group on reading and one of the questions asked was how many books has one read in a lifetime..I was astonished when most people said around a hundred or so and thought maybe I'm a little strange..I've read thousands of books.

I read anything that strikes my intrests and have books on a wide varity of subjects, my favorite are any book I can fall into and get lost for hours in..

I don't really use computers or the internet much until I found chess.com..I feel guilty spending so much time playing chess online but what can I do..I love the game and I have had no body to play in 25 years.

Anyway..enough of my ramblings..

by BobeeFissure - 8 months ago
Dallas, TX United States

Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 38

I play chess a lot. Online and in otb tournaments. I have 3 chess computers and over 100 books. I think chess is good for the mind. But I don't think chess compares to reading in overall benefit.

by LasUnicorn - 8 months ago
Maine United States

Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 314

I don't read, and I'm Blind so I don't watch TV LOL no I'm not blind just wanted to see what you would say Chess.com is all I have I just love playing I don't care about the point Just love meeting new people and making new friend

by Tonya_38 - 8 months ago
United States

Member Since: Dec 2008
Member Points: 112

Chess themes in literature...I have noticed lots of chess pieces on those Twilight posters . . .now this is something to consider! Thanks, Sitting Pawn!

by sittingpawn - 8 months ago
zen United States

Member Since: Aug 2008
Member Points: 43

I have more of a problem reading, for me it's a struggle. To keep me interested I read books with chess themes! Currently I'm reading The Fire which is a sequel to The Eight by Katherine Neville. If you like mysteries, these two are great books. On the subject of better for you? Both have great bennefits, so you can't go wrong but they work different parts of the brain. Moderately work both into your daily routine and you'll be fine, even if one side is more heavily weighted.

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