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George Steiner penned, ‘A chess genius is a human being who focuses vast, little-understood mental gifts and labours on an ultimately trivial human enterprise.’. Sir Walter Scott, meanwhile, simply opined that, ‘Chess is a sad waste of brains.’.
May 9, 2016 · Bobby Fischer’s current state of mind is indeed a tragedy. One of the world’s greatest chess players - the pride and sorrow of American chess. -- Frank Brady (on Fischer) Regardless of Bobby’s recent hate-filled rantings, which I abhor, he is nonetheless one of the greatest chessplayers of all time. -- Frank Brady.
What is it then about chess? Why has this, and so much else, been accomplished on behalf of this board game, this jumped-up draughts, this miniature war, this pastime described by Sir Walter Scott as "a sad waste of brains" (but then, what did he know, he couldn't even make it to the North Pole)?
Nowadays it's actually possible to make a living off chess, either by being a super GM or a reputable coach. And if not, and you just keep it as a hobby, chess is still wicked fun and exercising for the brain, so I disagree. Same thing with Morphy's quote, which came from a depressed mind in a different world.
If you play chess only for fun, then playing 4 hours a day for 20 years isn’t a waste of time as long as you’re having fun. On the other hand, if your goal is to become a GM and after 4x20 you’re still a 1600, then yeah, it’s probably a waste of time.
Jan 29, 2019 · Surely chess is a sad waste of brains. (Sir Walter Scott) The game of chess is the touchstone of the intellect. (Goethe) Chess makes men wiser and clear-sighted. (Vladimir Putin) I...
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There are many people who get as much enjoyment or more out of chess than any other art form like painting or sculpture, for example. If chess is a waste of time, then there is an equally good argument for anything which doesn't directly contribute to the functioning of society.
