Monday Motivation: Do you play Chess? Then the next question why do..

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Some of you might ask why does he want to know if we play chess? Just to be clear, it has been decades since I played... I find this is a Motivational Monday post to share with those who read my writings.

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 Did you know that chess is played around the globe by millions of players? The best part is, that it does not matter what your political or religious views are, the game has the same rules. Many boundaries are crossed with this game it doesn't matter if you are rich or poor if you are same sex or not. It does not matter if you are handicapped or not, everyone can play the game.

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Did you know that Ray Charles admitted once that Chess was his passion?  Just to be clear, you do not need to be physically strong all you need to do is to be able to think. This question came to my mind, since we have all been talking about AI (Artificial Intelligence) what is the number one benefit of playing chess?

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Chess is the great equalizer, it does not matter if you are young or old, black or white, male or female a musician, an athlete or a couch potato it does not even matter if you are a cook or a computer geek. It shows who is smarter and can think and strategize better to win the game. The message is You need to THINK!

I admit I was a good player not a great player, I always thought six to seven steps ahead of my next move. I have used this same strategy in business and in life. How many steps do you think ahead when you make a move?

“Tactics flow from a superior position.” Bobby Fisher

 

“A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.”  Wilhelm Steinitz

 

“When you see a good move, look for a better one.” Emanuel Lasker

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Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 ( m) homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations. Endre Barath, Jr. Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DRE#01238708

 

Comments (40)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nina Hollander, Broker  it is fun if you like strategy and planning, Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:33 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. hi Endre... I do like strategy and planning... but in my business and not on a game board!

Jun 07, 2023 04:55 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dorie Dillard Austin TX  loved your comment and that the grand kids are learning and playing chess, keep in mind I used to run track and cross country so I believe you can be in sports and still play chess indeed it is great strategy and thinking enhancer...Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Brian England  indeed we are on the same page, and that is a problem that many do not think anymore,  Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:37 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543  my intent was to provide motivational post instead I made it thought provoking not so bad:)Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:38 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400  well that is OK you seem to fall into the majority of the comments, hope you liked the quotes:) Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:39 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George Souto  we are on the same page it is about thinking and strategizing well you get it since you played, Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:40 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty  great question he started out in 1965 when he was in a hospital in Los Angeles and could not sleep so the Doctors came and thought him how to play..... that is when he started, no brail..... please Google or Bing Ray Charles Playing Chess you will be amazed at the photos and the story....Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:46 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Hannah Williams  well said, now what did you think of Bobby Fisher's quote? Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:47 PM
Hannah Williams

Endre Barath, Jr.  How can you argue with a genius?  

Jun 07, 2023 09:23 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Anna Banana Kruchten Phoenix Broker  I give credit to my chess playing as to how I conduct my negotiations in life and business, Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:48 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Carol Williams  may I say you are mistaken, you are a golfer, that takes planning and strategy like chess just not as physical, Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:49 PM
Carol Williams

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. 
I stand corrected. 😁

Jun 07, 2023 06:14 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate  I get it now how did you like the quotes I picked?:)Endre

Jun 06, 2023 09:50 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

Endre Barath, Jr. 

Endre, the third (last) is my favorite. The others are great quotes but the last really spoke to me. Diana

 

Jun 08, 2023 11:58 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy Streib  I have known people before the internet they would correspond with letters and play chess across the Globe:)Endre

 

p.s.: keep in mind that shows you how old I am:))

Jun 06, 2023 09:52 PM
Kathy Streib

Endre- same here!!!!!

Jun 07, 2023 12:04 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I enjoyed the game back when I was in my teens and early 20's Endre Barath, Jr. My favorite strategy game is RISK but I have not played that for years either. 

Jun 07, 2023 05:35 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

In my opinion, every child should learn to play chess because you must always stop and  think ahead several steps for the best strategy of the next move. So many kids are much too quick to commit to making bad decisions, Endre.

 

p.s. Never learned to play chess but am pretty good at checkers! 😬

Jun 07, 2023 05:41 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob "RealMan" Timm it has been at least 25 years since I played since Diane did not like losing we stopped playing:)Endre

Jun 07, 2023 09:39 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  I grew up playing chess from age 8  or so and indeed it helped me plan, strategize a few steps ahead and it has been beneficial all my life, I agree think before you do anything, Endre

Jun 07, 2023 09:41 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Endre Barath, Jr., I used to play chess and was pretty good at it, taught my son how to play when he was very young, he still plays but I haven't in a while. It's actually a very relaxing game even though it requires a ton of thinking and strategic planning.

Jun 08, 2023 08:17 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Beth Atalay  I so agree with your comment it is a thinking and strategic planning game, just like everything in life, glad you thought your son how to play... I have not played in over 20 years but the lessons stayed with me, Endre

Jun 08, 2023 10:43 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Endre, I never really got into Chess.  I am a logical, analytical, practical and perfectionist Virgo.  I knew that I would have to spend time learning the game and mastering the strategies.  I just wasn't willing to spend that much time on it knowing my passions and interests were calling me in other directions.  But I do admire those who play a good game.

Jun 12, 2023 10:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jane Chaulklin-Schott  what is your birthday, Diane is a Virgo too oh boy and I will just leave it at that:)Endre

Jun 12, 2023 10:14 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott

September 21st.  I am born at the Scorpio hour and also have intense Scorpio planets in my astrological chart.  Why tell you this?!?
                   I HATE TO LOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guess you and I wouldn't be playing either -  25 years!  Haha ~

     

Jun 12, 2023 10:18 PM