What does chess teach you about life?

Does chess teach you valueble lessons you can use in life? For me, it teaches one how to think logically and rationally, and with this methods, you can apply it in real life situations on processes which rewards you for doing so. It also teaches me that when one is encountered with a situation, try to look at the problem from all angles and formulate a plan to face it. This, once again, can be applied to all problems in life. Most importantly, it teaches me how I can approach something with patience instead of going head on without a plan.

What does chess teach you about life? Does it mimic your life?

Originally posted by stanloh
Does chess teach you valueble lessons you can use in life? For me, it teaches one how to think logically and rationally, and with this methods, you can apply it in real life situations on processes which rewards you for doing so. It also teaches me that when one is encountered with a situation, try to look at the problem from all angles and formulate a plan ...[text shortened]... going head on without a plan.

What does chess teach you about life? Does it mimic your life?

Originally posted by aspviper666
At times in chess,even the best possible move is not good enough to draw or win,because of previous bad decisions.Sometimes in life your best move won't be good enough either,and for the same reason.

'I lost the dame, but my grip on winning tightened.'

Sometimes one must give up things to have a better advantage in life.

Originally posted by kirksey957
Sometimes one must give up things to have a better advantage in life.

Originally posted by stanloh
Does chess teach you valueble lessons you can use in life?

Originally posted by aspviper666
At times in chess,even the best possible move is not good enough to draw or win,because of previous bad decisions.Sometimes in life your best move won't be good enough either,and for the same reason.

no. it teaches me nothing. just a fun and interesting game. like poker, checkers, tennis etc etc.

Chess teaches me patience; helps me focus; gives self-confidence; shows me there is more than one way to solve a problem (or to get out of one), which spawns creativity; and reminds me that, no matter how hard I try, I'm not always gonna get my way.

Originally posted by stanloh
Does chess teach you valueble lessons you can use in life? For me, it teaches one how to think logically and rationally, and with this methods, you can apply it in real life situations on processes which rewards you for doing so. It also teaches me that when one is encountered with a situation, try to look at the problem from all angles and formulate a plan ...[text shortened]... going head on without a plan.

What does chess teach you about life? Does it mimic your life?

Originally posted by flexmore
chess shows me almost the exact opposite ...

in a clearly determined position, most players will still give you a chance to turn things around.

How about this one:
"Don't play unless you know how to"

Originally posted by FreakyKBH
How about this one:
"Don't play unless you know how to"

Noooooooo! Don't associate chess with real life, please. I use it as a form of escapism from all that s***.