Everybody wins in chess!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chess usually has a loser but this statement claims everyone wins.
- In plain terms
- Chess makes everyone win even though usually one person loses.
- What can you take from it?
- Find a fun or ironic way to view competition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is competition always zero sum?
- How can everyone win a game?
Another view
Chess rules strictly define a winner and loser.
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