We Are Alive! December 18th, 2024 Chess

3 days ago

After diner, my wife and I were having a conversation and out of the blue she suggested we should play chess. Actually, she wondered if after all the political discussions and strategies, if exercising her brain like that has improved her chess game.

In 13 years of marriage, we haven't played a lot of chess. Hardly any at all. And every time we did play, I won handily. I didn't let this moment pass us buy. After wondering if her chess strategies has improved, I got the board out and set it up.

"Let's find out!" I said with a grin.

We played three games and we made an observation - whereas I did win all three times, they were NOT easy victories. There were several moments where it looked like she might win. This is a big change from when we played years ago, where it was hardly a contest.

The following evening, we played again. And she won! We both came to the conclusion that either my skill at the game has declined since we last played, or her skill has increased!

I demanded we play again and it ended with a stalemate.

Given how careful I was in my strategy to win, my conclusion is that her skill (or ability to strategize) has in fact increased!

Goes to show that strategy is strategy. Whether in discussing politics online or playing chess, it's the same mental muscle that is used.

Benjamin Turner: God fearer. Rooted in Messiah. Husband of @lturner. Father of SEVEN wonderful children. The guy behind the camera. Blockchain enthusiast.

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