As I've stated before a person once said, "Show me a person who doesn't mind losing and I'll show you a loser."
I don't know about you, but blowing a game can mess up my whole day! 😳 I mean, it's one thing to be outplayed, but it's an entirely different thing when you do something stupid and lose the game. Maybe it shouldn't be like that... maybe I should just be able to accept that I'm stupid and move on. 😲
But I can't. I want to win. And for those fools who think it's just a game , NO! It isn't just a game, is it?
I was entertaining the idea of writing a sci-fi story about an alien race invading the earth and the leaders of their race and ours decide to settle the conquest by matching their top player against ours in a game of chess.
Okay, okay, I'm just kidding. That's a dumb idea for a story... or is it?
Maybe I've become obsessed with chess like the rest of you! 😲
Maybe I need a girlfriend. *sigh*
Originally posted by slickhareOh, you misunderstand me. It was a joke based on the idea that everyone needs a woman in their life. I'm a true believer that nobody can make you happy or sad - only you can do that.
contrary to popular belief, finding a girlfriend won't solve your woes.
mo women mo problems
Originally posted by arrakisI suffer really badly when i lose OTB. If i am out played, i can get over it relatively quickly, but if the game is lost because of a move(s) that i have played, well, let's just say i find it very hard to contain my frustration.
As I've stated before a person once said, "Show me a person who doesn't mind losing and I'll show you a loser."
I don't know about you, but blowing a game can mess up my whole day! 😳 I mean, it's one thing to be outplayed, but it's an entirely different thing when you do something stupid and lose the game. Maybe it shouldn't be like that... maybe I shoul ...[text shortened]... obsessed with chess like the rest of you! 😲
Maybe I need a girlfriend. *sigh*
My OTB grade is 105bcf. Last season i was playing a guy who was 138. I was up a piece and two pawns and he had 5 minutes left on his clock to make 15 moves! I had the whole thing sown up, it was a done deal. Then, i played a move that i had ALREADY SEEN WAS A TERRIBLE BLUNDER! I had seen it about 8 moves earlier. I remember saying to myself "Whatever you do, DON'T PLAY THAT MOVE!!!"
My opponent was then treated to a forced line that took 12 moves to complete and resulted in him winning my Queen! 😠
I actually swore at the table! Yes that's right, it all came out, there and then! I didn't sleep for a week after that, i was tortured by the final position, night after night after night. I went on a 9 game losing streak as a result. If i could possibly find a way to get my emotions under control, i'd pay good money for it! 😳
Originally posted by MarinkatombOhhhhhhhhh, the pain... You are very fortunate to still be alive! *GASP*
I suffer really badly when i lose OTB. If i am out played, i can get over it relatively quickly, but if the game is lost because of a move(s) that i have played, well, let's just say i find it very hard to contain my frustration.
My OTB grade is 105bcf. Last season i was playing a guy who was 138. I was up a piece and two pawns and he had 5 minutes le ...[text shortened]... could possibly find a way to get my emotions under control, i'd pay good money for it! 😳