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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'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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   Why did George Washington quit chess?

   • Upon returning to New Orleans he quit chess. The next act in his life was to be practicing law. This decision does not appear to have been based on financial concerns: he was already supported by his family’s fortune. Rather, he seems to have felt that chess wasn’t a sufficiently serious occupation to devote his life to.

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   What if he kept playing chess?

   • In contrast, his chess was incisive, energetic, and many years ahead of its time. Chess players still learn how to coordinate their pieces and attack by studying his games – but few of them were recorded. One can only imagine what he would have accomplished if he kept playing. Almost certainly, he would have been the first world champion.

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3. www.chess.com › forum › viewWhat do you think of this old quote by Paul Morphy? - Chess ...

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   Oct 27, 2011 · "The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life." Perhaps that's why Morphy abandoned chess after he turned 23 and devoted his life to a more fruitful career as a Southern lawyer, defending the slave owners against the Uncle Sam.

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5. 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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   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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   Mar 26, 2023 · Really consider it. Many people say they are “addicted” to chess, but you could quit if you really made up your mind to. What would you do with your newfound time? Would your life be better? Many chess players dream of quitting to pursue a higher calling, but Santiago Ramón y Cajal actually did it.

8. 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.