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Playing Chess Doesn’t Need To Be So Serious

The game of chess is by many seen as a hard game. Seeing all those different chess boards and pieces might leave an impact on you to think this game is really complicated. Many people even approach this game with fear because of its difficult rules.

Author: David Powers
Date: Nov 20, 2009 - 4:50:53 AM

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The game of chess is by many seen as a hard game. Seeing all those different chess boards and pieces might leave an impact on you to think this game is really complicated. Many people even approach this game with fear because of its difficult rules.

You shouldn’t have any reluctance when it comes to chess! In fact, it’s a very nice game for those who seek mental stimulation. However, there are many people who don’t appreciate the game because they feel overwhelmed with the amount of rules and required strategies. Maybe you should consider organizing your own private chess party, invite several friends or relatives and have a blast - those people will definitely like chess more afterwards.

Noble people in the old days used to play chess at some exclusive parties and social events. During those days it was even a must for a well raised gentleman to be skillful in playing chess. During the past centuries chess pieces and chess boards went only through a small change. Today, chess is no longer a significant part of the social scene and it’s considered to be a more serious “sport”.

Chess is no longer equated to fun, but something that’s brain draining. These says, when people look for fun, they don’t want to think. Not many actually consider thinking to be fun and it reminds them of the times they spent in school, meaning – thinking is boring.

This is very wrong because chess as a game doesn’t have to be too serious and it certainly isn’t boring. Winning is just one fun part of the chess game while the other part is pure analyzing of your moves and the earlier played games. Analyzing things and making up strategies to win the game doesn’t have to be a big difficult task, although there are some people who have great difficulty in doing this. There are people who cannot find the patience to play the game. You can win over these negative game aspects if you simply make your chess party more fun, pleasant and relaxed.

Your chess party shouldn’t be about winning, it should be about having fun, so make your friends aware of that. The party should be a time where your friends can concentrate on the process of playing, as well as giving and receiving constructive criticism. It will offer a better insight to all chess enthusiasts when it comes to new moves and strategies while boosting the feelings of people who were afraid of playing chess by showing them how relaxed and fun this game can really be.

Foster open and free communication wherein you get to see your mistakes and understand the strategies available for the game. To make your chess event more fun you could decorate the premises with some “chess motifs”. Have plenty of chessboards available so that people can play without having to wait their turn. Guests can also bring their own chessboards. Make sure the party stays fun and that your guests feel comfortable. At some point they are “enemies” but still they should be friendly and give positive critiques to each other.

David Powers is co-owner of Quality Chess.net, an online chess store where you can see a variety of chess products, so you can find that unique electronic chess computer or magnetic folding chess set.

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