lonelydora:
Sadly, chess is one board game i don't really kmow how to play

I can teach u. Holla at me if ya interested. No homo! I love encouraging beginners

Strategy-tactics-moves. Chess helps you get into d habits of planning ,how to excute ur plans before a move.
Chess teaches that things dont always go the way u plan.get ready for surprises.

Sometimes you win,sometimes you draw and sometimes you lose.even the best does not always win.

Because you lose a game shouldnt make you abandon chess.so also a failure shouldnt make you commit suicide.

I have lost games In cases where d opponent does not have a queen and i have my queen/
I have also won games without my queen even when my opponent has queen.-that u lose ur important piece exCept ur king(ur life) Does not make u a loser.

Divay22:
My ex usually laugh the hell outta me when he was teaching me then.
We goan learn it but gat deal with some pressing issues now

Don't mind uncle.... Always poking when its not his time

I sell chess, scrabble,monopoly,draught,Ayo olopon

sowilli:
. No 5 is the real message. Keep fighting. Your opponents might make mistake just at the end, never give up At 4, every piece is an asset not just the king. The pawn can become a queen in minute. Don’t take any one for granted. Never think your opponent don’t know what they are doing. Think like they think. Imagine yourself in their shoes, what would you do. Always imagine other people in your shoes and you in their shoes. It helps in your relationship. Be sure about your decisions before you make them and make sure you don’t reverse. It is not advisable to undo a move. Keep moving.

My rating currently is 1832 on chess.com.
What's your username?

If you are a member of chess.com and your rating is over 1800, you can add me up for a game. My username is Paprick

Kokaine:
If you ever have the opportunity to take out your opponents queen, don't waste that opportunity even if it will cost you your queen in return. And learn to exploit the hidden powers of your knights. They are dangerous if you know them. Always create an escape route for your king.

A pass pawn is priceless. You are right about the Knight, I use my knights to deadly effect.

Thales01:

Dude,do you mind a duel if you are on chess.com?

Let's battle, my username is paprick
Goodluck if you can draw just one game.

ecstasy357:


Don't mind uncle.... Always poking when its not his time

Which Uncle

true. it has shaped my thinking unconsciously...it's a beautiful game indeed.

Insightful

I wonder how some other unhelpful post make front page self

Chess is a great game no doubt,but it comes short in teaching life lessons as it eradicates the presence of "luck" and predetermines that you and your foe,have equal war pieces.which is seldomly true in real life.

Lets play on lichess..if u have d app,,there server is very ok

My username is TUNEDEY1

Life is like a game of chess,,u make mistakes and u cant undo it

BiafraBushBoy:
When it comes to planning, strategy, and tactics, only one board has all these in one – and that is Chess!

Chess players are considered intelligent and strategic, which has made the game one of the most difficult board games ever. It has been used as a stimulant for great warriors who went to war when it comes to planning war strategies.

We all know that life is warfare, and there is so much we can learn when it comes to playing chess.

At the end of this post, two things will happen;

- You will want to learn chess

- You will learn to apply some chess rules to your everyday life.

I started playing chess a few years ago, and it has really affected the way I lived my life – most likely positively.

Still thinking about what could be the life lessons to learn from playing chess?

5 Secret Life Lesson to Learn from Playing Chess

Playing chess is fun, but there are one or two lessons you can learn from it. What are they?

1.You learn the basics before playing

You can’t win a chess game without learning the basic moves. To be able to even win a chess game, you must understand how chess is played and other simple moves.

What this means

Skill acquisition is very necessary for life. Especially as a Nigerian, without skill, you are as good as finished – unless you have the connections.

In this last post, I listed out some simple skills that can make you so much money. Thanks, goodness that lots of people responded, and they are getting trained already. It isn’t too late to acquire any of those skills and start your journey towards financial freedom.


2. You develop yourself before Advancing

In chess, you have to develop your minor pieces before you advance. Development means taking control of the center of the board. In most cases, whoever takes control of the board center has a higher chance of winning the game;

What this means

Personal development is important in helping you succeed in life. You must develop yourself in your key areas before you are able to move forward in life.

Skill acquisition is also one of the ways to develop your life. The more skills you have like;

Soft skills (Analytical thinking, ability to work under pressure, Oratory, etc)

Hard Skills (Graphics Design, Web App Dev, Mobile App Dev, etc)

Educational qualifications (Certifications, Trainings, etc)

All of these will position you to advance far in life without obstacles.

3. Learn to Exchange sometimes

In the game of chess, at some point, you have to exchange pieces just to move the game forward. This is usually set up by those who feel they are in a stronger position.

What this means

You can’t have everything in life. Sometimes you need to use what you have to get what you don’t have. It musn’t be in a bad way only, there are other ways to make exchanges that isn’t immoral. As long as it favors you, go ahead with the exchange.

Think of when buying someone’s idea or investing in an already existing business. Always use what you have to get what you don’t have!

4. Always protect your assets

Your most valuable piece on the board is your king. For safety, the king is hidden in a move called “Castling”. This will help protect the king from danger.

What this means

Identify your valuable assets and never lose them. They might be the skills you’ve acquired, your money, or knowledge.

No matter what happens, always protect those assets that are valuable to you. Never lose them for anything.

5. Think before you leap

Aside from the opening stages, it takes an average of 1 minute or more for a chess player to figure out the next step to take. This helps to curb failure and improve chances of winning.

What this means

How many times have you sat down to think about the possible outcome of any move you decide to make in life. Critical reasoning breeds success, and that is one of the foundations of success in life.

Bonus

Keep fighting till the end

As long as the king isn’t checkmated yet, you haven’t lost. Keep looking for escape routes to force a draw.

What it means

It simply means don’t give up till you can no longer breath. As long as there is life, there is HOPE.

Thank you so many guys; If you are interested in learning a skill that can help you achieve so much in life in terms of finances, I have a recommendation for you.

GRAPHICS DESIGN

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best article I have seen on naira land this year

Divay22:
Which Uncle

hello shy girl.

Omoluabi16:
hello shy girl.

Who told you am shy

Shameful thing.. I don't know how to play chess.

But I'm a guru when it comes to Scrabble and monopoly. Monopoly in particular will horne your business and investment skills.

Divay22:

Who told you am shy

didn't you say say in that intro v thread? let me not derail, hope you're great.

Omoluabi16:
didn't you say say in that intro v thread? let me not derail, hope you're great.

Nah.. Am not shy, don't just like the crowd.

Yeah and trust you are also?

Divay22:
Nah.. Am not shy, don't just like the crowd.
Yeah and trust you are also?

yes.

chess is the most beautiful game ever, the lessons from chess are numerous, from someone who plays over 10 games per day and has played in tournaments, I will list my observations

1) A wrong move from you or your opponent might just be the end of the game which translates that proper thinking and carefully orchestrated moves are necessary in life.

2)the way you start(opening) matters a lot, a bad opening might end in disaster which translates that the necessary skills in life as the op said are necessary.

3) looking for a quick or fools mate might spell doom such as bringing out your queen early if you are playing an advanced opponent and it means there is no shortcut to success, following the quick and fastlsne might lead to destruction.

4)The passpawn: never underrate any man whether he is a beggar or a labourer as long as their is life then hope abounds.

5)The center pawns, they are mostly captured in the battle for the center, I believe in life dont be at the forefront of any agitation, if you must,try to have a strong backbone and also note your backbone (Godfather ) can exchange you at any time to suit his interest.

6) Network and connections, a balanced game with all the pieces connected and no weak pawn likely wins the game, it shows that in life you need connections and in most cases you can't do it all alone.

7) The weak pawn: it shows that a chain is as strong as it weakest link.the weaker pawns are mostly attacked and it means know your weaknesses in life as the may spell your downfall.

Master an opening, be it the sicilian,Latvian,kings,queen,Budapest etc know your opening and the game becomes easier,it shows that you should have a skill,trade or an education for basic survival.

9) The piece in my own interpretation shows
a)the pawns are people we might know in life who may be of little significance in our lives, they may also be people who their actions might also have a lasting effect in our live,
b)the bishops are people or foes who attack us,or challenges we face squarely, they are easily visible,you see it coming and you are ready to attack or evade such problems.
c)the knights are people, foes or challenges that are two faced, you see them but they seem harmless since they are not attacking you and you are oblivious of the fact that they have sinister and terrifying motives but by the time they coming forking you in 8 directions you will know they are worse than Nigerians politicians,
D) the castle represents our trusted friend,families and relatives that we can always seek refuge with when the storms of life comes knocking
e)The queen represents the Balogun in ancient yoruba kingdom, the right hand man to the king that will go all length to defend the kingdom, he spearheads the attack and lead the troops to battle.
f)the king represents the immortality of man,the Soul.

10) it's not over until it's over,if you have not been checkmated then you still stand a chance. which means once their is life their is hope

I love chess.

I could mirror most of what happens in my life on the board.

It has sharpens most of my soft skills.

Chess is life.

If you love playing chess, download Lichess app.

You will meet all the best Nigerian chess players there.

Thales01:

Do you mind playing a game or two on chess.com?

add me up. njelov

Ademat7:
I sell chess, scrabble,monopoly,draught,Ayo olopon

I need monopoly. Please contact me via email

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simonjassy:
Chess is a great game no doubt,but it comes short in teaching life lessons as it eradicates the presence of "luck" and predetermines that you and your foe,have equal war pieces.which is seldomly true in real life.

My favourite game since 2012 and I still played chess today.
LESSON: You can have your Queen and officers intact or even be ahead and still lose the GAME.
MORAL: What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and losses his soul..

patrickmuf:
Let's battle, my username is paprick
Goodluck if you can draw just one game.

Let's see what you've got. Username: kapable75

sowilli:
. No 5 is the real message. Keep fighting. Your opponents might make mistake just at the end, never give up At 4, every piece is an asset not just the king. The pawn can become a queen in minute. Don’t take any one for granted. Never think your opponent don’t know what they are doing. Think like they think. Imagine yourself in their shoes, what would you do. Always imagine other people in your shoes and you in their shoes. It helps in your relationship. Be sure about your decisions before you make them and make sure you don’t reverse. It is not advisable to undo a move. Keep moving.

what is your username on chess.com?

Thales01:

Dude,do you mind a duel if you are on chess.com?

what is your username?

Diligentnigga:
Lets play on lichess..if u have d app,,there server is very ok

My username is TUNEDEY1

follow me let's play "sulesh"