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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

  • playing games
  • humor
  • friendly competition

Putting it to work

  • approaching competition with humor

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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