Hi all.
I am interested to find out how chess has changed your approach to life and your decision making abilities.
I started playing chess nearly two years ago. In that time i have played as often as i can, often daily, for as long as i can. In fact, i find myself persued by the pieces where ever i go. I carry a chess board in my bag, on the off chance i might find an opponent, or even just to study if i find a few minutes.
I have found that this has started a chain reaction of sorts, in my need to learn new things in general. I find myself reading greater amounts of books, on mathematics, philosophy, science, astronomy, u name it....
My aproach to my every day existence has changed as well. I analyse everything i do. I did this before but my lines of thought are different now. I feel as if i have a perspective that perhaps lacked before.
My dealings with people are different too. I will not stand for inconsistency. Often in life people do things without proper thought as to what they wish to achieve. An actions purpose is my first consideration whenever i do something, carefully counter ballanced with that actions negative effects (chess!). Previously, i would perhaps find a solution, and go for it without thinking to much about the repercutions (that's not to say i was reckless, it's just whenever i think about the mistakes i have made in my life, they were all pretty much due to lack of consideration).
I have found my friends and family value my opinion more since this happened. When a delicate personal problem is presented to me, i feel my ability to have consideration for all parties is greatly improved. What were once complicated issues that might have caused me discomfort or stress, now seem less complicated. My mind seems to have developed the ability to cope with 'complications'.
So, does this sound farmiliar? What say u all...
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Originally posted by chancremechanicI've found the level on this site to be quite high compared to real time chess sites. When i play blitz on Yahoo i get away with a lot more. It is obviously due to the fact that players here have much more time to think. This is something i need to work on because i find myself moving too fast.
I generally agree with you...now, if only I can become more of a studied/refined player perhaps my rating will stay above 1300, but I find that sometimes I move before studying the results...hence an undiciplined strategy on my part and therefore 1200+ ratings seem to be my curse... 😕
I find i have to focus much more on creating weaknesses in my opponents position as the amount of blunders i can expect in a game is much less. In my oppinion, playing on this site is of much more value to my chess improvement than any other.
Originally posted by marinakatombHi Marina,
Hi all.
I am interested to find out how chess has changed your approach to life and your decision making abilities.
I started playing chess nearly two years ago. In that time i have played as often as i can, often daily, for as long as i can. In fact, i find myself persued by the pieces where ever i go. I carry a chess board in my bag, on the off ...[text shortened]... lity to cope with 'complications'.
So, does this sound farmiliar? What say u all...
🙂¬~
mmmm, this sounds an interesting theory. I guess if anything improves our 'quality of life' then it must be a good thing.
Do you think that your colleagues and family may find this full-on chess lifestyle somewhat overwhelming? In my case, they likely do so, but are to polite to make adverse comments.
On the up-side, there's always an improvement in rankings to look forward to
Take it easy cobber 😉
Originally posted by easybeatMy friends and family are a bit over whelmed by how much chess i play. Some people see it as a bit Geekie, and i can't say i disagree, i just don't really care.
Hi Marina,
mmmm, this sounds an interesting theory. I guess if anything improves our 'quality of life' then it must be a good thing.
Do you think that your colleagues and family may find this full-on chess lifestyle somewhat overwhelming? In my case, they likely do so, but are to polite to make adverse comments.
On the up-side, there's always an improvement in rankings to look forward to
Take it easy cobber 😉
Do you find your thought processes have changed?
Originally posted by marinakatombHi again, after considerable navel gazing i'd have to say not really, well not that i've noticed 🙂 maybe it's just a natural progression Marina totaly unrelated to chess issues. Take it easy....
My friends and family are a bit over whelmed by how much chess i play. Some people see it as a bit Geekie, and i can't say i disagree, i just don't really care.
Do you find your thought processes have changed?
Originally posted by marinakatombI would agree to a certain extent. It has definantly helped decision making abilities, even though I still suck at chess (slowly getting better).
Hi all.
I am interested to find out how chess has changed your approach to life and your decision making abilities.
I started playing chess nearly two years ago. In that time i have played as often as i can, often daily, for as long as i can. In fact, i find myself persued by the pieces where ever i go. I carry a chess board in my bag, on the off ...[text shortened]... lity to cope with 'complications'.
So, does this sound farmiliar? What say u all...
🙂¬~
Originally posted by chancremechanicI swear I am always going to be in the 1100 to 1200 rating
I generally agree with you...now, if only I can become more of a studied/refined player perhaps my rating will stay above 1300, but I find that sometimes I move before studying the results...hence an undiciplined strategy on my part and therefore 1200+ ratings seem to be my curse... 😕
I have found that this has started a chain reaction of sorts, in my need to learn new things in general. I find myself reading greater amounts of books, on mathematics, philosophy, science, astronomy, u name it....
So this interest in philosophy, science etc, seems not to have weaned you from the habit of using the letter "u" instead of the correct spelling of the word which is actually "you", interesting 🙂