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Chess is not only a game, but also a way of life.




Chess is not only a game, but also a way of life. Playing chess can teach you valuable life lessons and you may not even know it!

The 10 items on this list are the greatest life lessons you can learn from playing the game.

1. Sometimes it's Okay to Bluff
There may be a few times in life where you'll have to tell a white lie - and that's okay! Just like in a chess, you may need to act like you have it ask together when you're really shaking on the inside. This confidence throws people off and can even make them uncomfortable. Use it to your advantage.

2. Sometimes it's Okay to Lose
Losing is not the worst thing that can happen to you in life. Sometimes you need to lose in order to learn something. Chess and life are the same in this regards as well. You can learn from our mistakes and come out of the gate with guns blazing next time.

3. Flexibility is Essential
Things don't always go according to plan and people are unpredictable. Remaining flexible relieves stress and gives you the upper hand.The rigid you are, the better you're able to handle situations thrown your way.

4. Sometimes Sacrifice is Necessary
Sacrifice is a necessary part of life. without sacrifice we will never get what we truly want or to be completely happy. In chess you may sacrifice a pawn to make a better attack later on in the game. The same principle applies once you walk from the chessboard. Sacrifices in life help you do the things you really want at a later time.

5. Take Notice of Patterns
Patterns are everywhere and the better you are at spotting them, the better off you’ll be. When you can take notice of patterns you’re better equipped to predict the next move. This skill is used in chess to take notice of moves your opponent typically makes. You may even find a flaw in their game just by noticing their patterns.

6. Think Outside the Box
Chess trains you to think outside the box. There are many times in a game where your plans are foiled and you need a creative solution to stay in the game. This is also a skill you will need over and over again in life. Thinking outside the box helps you find solutions to problems in ways that others may not think of.

7. If an Opportunity Arises, Take It
Opportunities don’t always arrive when you want them to, so when one is presented to you, don’t wait on it. This principle is used in chess all the time. If there is an opportunity to take a crucial piece in your opponent’s army, you take it. The same goes with life. If you’re given the opportunity of a lifetime, don’t let it pass by. Take it and run with it.

8. Stand Your Ground
Chess is about making strong moves and sticking by them. You want to be confident in the moves you make – both in chess and life. In life, if you do something, make sure to stand your ground and fight for what you believe in.

9. Take Action
When there is a problem or a threat in chess, what do you do? You take action! Make a move, be on defense, or make a strong attack. This rule is no exception in life either. Take action to change things or make a difference. You don’t want to let life pass by without going after the things you want.

10. Have Fun
Most importantly – in the game of chess and in everyday life – have fun. Do what makes you happy and enjoy everything you do. If you don’t have fun, what else is there to do? Make the best of each day and keep playing chess!


Here are some of the life quotations:

Life is like a game of chess, changing with each move.

Life is like a game of chess, you should never do any step without a reason in mind.

Life is like a game of chess, no one has ever won a game of chess by taking only foreword moves, sometimes you have to move backwards to take better step foreword.

Life is like a game of chess, every decision you make will either affect or effect your life!

True Love is like a game of chess, A boy always afraid of losing his queen, and a girl risking everything just to protect her king.


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