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     • In conclusion, while the notion that chess is a waste of time persists among some critics, the evidence overwhelmingly supports the opposite. The cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of playing chess provide a compelling argument for its value.
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   Is chess a waste of time?

   • Chess – a waste of time? 2/13/2023 – There is no accusation that is more guaranteed to get under a chess player’s skin than dismissing his beloved game as a ‘waste of time’. There is no better way to antagonize a chess player than to say that. But many famous thinkers and writers have done so.

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   Was chess a 'great time waster'?

   • In the letter, the minister wrote said that although chess is “lawful” and the “most ingenious and delightful” game ever invented, that it was also a “great time waster” that “hath occasioned, at times, some little expence of money,” according to a book called “Chess in Literature.” The minister’s criticism of the game was partially self-directed.

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   Was chess a waste of time for Einstein?

   • As Einstein once quoted chess was a waste of time for him, he only played it to relax from his exhausting studies of physics. Do you think it is a waste? Perhaps he meant a pastime, rather than a waste of time? 50% of Einstein quotes are made up.

   Einstein called chess a waste of time, what do you think

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   Was chess a'sad waste of brains'?

   • ‘Scott did not pursue the science of chess after his boyhood. He used to say that it was a shame to throw away upon mastering a mere game, however ingenious, the time which would suffice for the acquisition of a new language. ‘Surely,’ he said, ‘chess-playing is a sad waste of brains.’

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   Is chess a sad waste of brains?

   • ‘Surely,’ he said, ‘chess-playing is a sad waste of brains.’ Only the most neurotically insecure could interpret such an off-handed and seemingly reasonable remark buried in a 432-page biography as representing the ravings of someone determined to warn the world of the pernicious lure of the 64 squares.

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   Why do people play chess?

   • We play it because it's fun, and you don't have to justify fun things by making sketchy arguments that they have real-life applications. What Morphy said was this: "The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life". I agree. It's a wonderful waste of time.

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3. www.chess.com › forum › viewChess is a huge waste of time, here's why. - Chess Forums

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   Jun 30, 2024 · I will go from 1700-1830, then back down again, and it's not like I got drunk the night before; it is a deep mystery why I get into winning and losing streaks, but one thing always remains the same over time: my average rating (~ 1750).

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Despite its widespread popularity and deep cultural significance, some critics argue that chess is a waste of time. This article delves into various perspectives and evaluates whether spending time on chess is indeed futile or beneficial.

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   There is no accusation that is more guaranteed to get under a chess player’s skin than dismissing his beloved game as a ‘waste of time’, and a quick scan through any random chess blog or newsgroup will present the intrepid e-traveller with indignant rebuttals of celebrated cultural figures who dared to imply, if not explicitly state ...

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   Apr 16, 2010 · If we have zoomed in on the cell of Chess, then of course, the questions that we spend time discussing should relate to the End Goals that we value most in Chess. For most people, the paramount End Goal of Chess is probably Winning At Chess or possibly Improving At Chess.

7. www.reddit.com › r › chessbeginners[TRUTH] Chess is simply a waste of time for most people.

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   The truth is that statistically this will never happen, and online Chess is a business designed around selling you the illusion that if you just fork over your credit card, their tools and courses are going to allow you to reach that goal.

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   Simply put, a hobby is never a waste of time. We humans "waste time" all the time because it's impossible to do productive stuff all the time.

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   Feb 11, 2017 · Sure, chess is an interesting, enjoyable game, but as I get older (I'm nearly 50) I do find myself wondering whether it's really a great use of time. After all, our time here is a finite resource; how one chooses to spend it becomes increasingly important as one gets older and the choices you make when you're younger have a profound impact on ...