chess,does it reflect personality,how can i benifit from this?
151271
You know, chess is "the Game of War".  It is strategy.  Can you benefit from War?  The Bible says no.  There will come a day SOON when  "...he will certainly render judgment among the nations and set matters straight respecting many peoples. And they will have to beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, neither will they learn war anymore. "\n\nThis is probably not the kind of answer you expected, but it could be the kind of answer you needed.
433775
It isn't. According to dictionary.com, a sport requires physical activity and compotition. While chess gives you compotition, i don't see many buffed-up chess players.
1108933
Good game to play;  you are indoors, so you never have to worry about the weather.   Also, the game itself will give you a good cardio workout, so you'll burn calories and improve your fitness.  Finally, it is not a difficult game to play, so you can find someone with an equal skill level and become playing partners.
751363
I feel its all in the mind.A person as such is not born like that we just make a habit just like other.so i guess make new friends would help.if not make a new hobby or learn a new game.All the best!!
1183688
it's not what you think about before the game just stay focused go over what needs to be done, during the game stay positive remember you are there to have fun, keep morale up as soon as morale of your team is down you have lost the game, if you went over your plays enough it should be instinctive.....positivity wins game, lose or not have some character and don't be an *ss to the other team.
802661
that's a real competitive spirit you have there and most people like you do take it emotionally, but you have to refrain and not put your personal feelings into the game.  Just play your best and hopefully your team will win.  All competitors must lose sometimes, but don't let it affect your emotions because it might affect your game.   Good luck.
869732
this is the best example of sport being mental as well as physical...you maybe suffering from fatigue if you keep working out twice each day...pace yourself a bit more and dont let other people's performances affect the way you think or play...each person has his own way of preparing for games....perhaps his video game playing has improved his responses and coordination on court....perhaps the best suggestion is to be more methodical in your workouts and spend more time on your weaknesses rather than strengths....good luck
26040
Yes, the endurance and mental concentration required for classical time control chess, where games can last 4-5 hours or more, is quite demanding.\n\nAlso, there are a lot of psychological factors, that are also present in other sports. Much of chess is calculation, but there are also aspects of uncalculable risk.
721872
Yes, I have. In High School I was part of the chess team and rated 6th. As we prepared to face our bitter rivals, our captain proposed we switch the order. That meant that I would play as numero uno and he (rated first) would play 6th. We would switch cause the other team didn't know our rankings. This way we could tie the other team. It so happens that everyone won that day and we were on our way to being crowned the only team to ever win these guys 6-0. I'm not gonna name the school.\nMe, being teamed up with the best player from the other team, lost so bad that it made both school papers.
78545
Ok, everyone has their reasons for doing things, but I think I know this one.  You came on strong.  If you are very open with it, there is no challenge to him.  If you put all your cards on the table, where's the fun in that?  I think he's doing what he is doing to keep you guessing, which as much as you might not like to admit, you find yourself playing the game because it still intrigues you.  He's playing a game to make it interesting.  You want him to get some interest?  Play the same game with him.  It'll get his curiosity about you going.
218107
Charisma. I had a real good math teacher, who really connected with all of his students. One day out of every month, he told stories about his Korean War experiences. Nothing about math! We got to know a little about him, and were able to relate to him as a person, rather than an authority figure. Let them know who you are, and let them share your life a little.
547255
I know how to play table,if you mean the same table as me of course.The thing that usually on the opposite side of the chess table...is that what you mean?Well anyway I know how to play that and I'm damn good :p
49813
I have a different view. Golf, as well as tennis, provides a lifetime of recreational and social opportunities. If you become skilled in golf, it will undoubtedly provide a lifetime of satisfaction as well as numerous social and business contacts. Golf also presents the opportunity to learn a different set of skills. It requires patience, emotional control, an emphasis on sportsmanship, and  the ability to be self-reliant. All of these skills help in other areas of your life, as well as in other sports. You obviously have to decide based on your personal interests and skills, but I would recommend that you strongly consider golf.
233406
You need to be thick skinned, if you react to abuse players will try to manipulate you.  You need to be confident in your demeanor and communication, even if you have just made a decision you immediately regret, you need to stick by it.  You need loud and clear communication skills, especially with inexperienced players, so everyone can hear what your decision was and why you made it.  You need to have good stamina so you can run throughout the game and keep near the action.  And finally, you need to be able to run backwards!
909765
love, do not worry about what people think of you. or why they hate your shots. just play natural as it comes. do not worry about people. if you start worring about them you will loose your natural game. just go on playing, I am sure they will start loving you too soon, but, do not even that affect your game. just play. and play.
1129559
sure, if your on msn, let me have your address, we can play chess (or something else) on there ;)\n\nsorry i dont have yahoo IM and its not letting me send any more emails through Answers, if you want to chat you'll have to give me an address.
158720
Because if you take the time to examine yourself, you'll see that you play games just as much.  The real game is that "like minds attract", you just each play games in your own way.  Stop being subversive, manipulative, controlling and you'll see different kinds of men come into your life.  If you're complaining about his games, it just means he's better at playing than you are and you got beat.