The American has seen the best players brought down during his career among chess’s elite. And he does not necessarily see losing as a bad thing
This doesn’t mean playing to lose, but rather, if and when you lose, seek to learn from the experience in hopes of improving in the future. This approach has been adopted by NBA greats past and present, from Kobe Bryant to Giannis Antetokounmpo – as well as by American chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley, who writes about it in his new book,
In the book, Ashley shares other counterintuitive observations while shattering myths about elite chessplayers: They don’t have superhuman memories that allow them to see multiple moves ahead. How could they? Almost 300bn positions are possible after just four opening moves. As for that supposedly irresistible momentum during a game that is going well, it’s actually something to be wary of because it instills false confidence. Even the title of grandmaster itself comes in for scrutiny.
“In order to get anywhere, accomplish any goal, you have to already be capable of accomplishing this goal,” Ashley says. “You have to put your entire soul into practice – doing the exercise, training every day, eating the right way … It’s the same for every goal, any attainment. You have to be already able to attain the goal before actually trying to do it in reality.”
The book emphasizes respect for one’s opponent, although it acknowledges that this is a rare quality in all aspects of society, from chess to politics to daily life. Ashley credits the great Magnus Carlsen as someone who was able to decipher his opponents. He mentions how the Norwegian’s understanding of his rival Ian Nepomniachtchi helped Carlsen win a world-record 136-move showdown during a
Ashley reminisces over picking up the game as a teenager at Brooklyn Tech, and testing his skills at Prospect Park and City College. He believes chess venues in the city can be compared toIf you’ve noticed a bevy of basketball references, there’s a reason.
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