Chess is not new, and chess is often symbolic of life, war, and survival. The famous physicist Richard Feynman was said to have used chess to solve mathematical and scientific problems.
2. Keep Practicing And Learning
Mr. Shaibel initially discourages her from watching him but soon recognizes her strong interest. Mr. Schnaibel, a chess enthusiast, mentors Harmon who learns quickly.
4. Overcoming Hurdles In The Male-Dominated Chess Game
Signing up for the first tournament in Kentucky exposed Harmon to males who initially saw her more as a curiosity until she proved her mettle.
5. Set Goals And Have Strategies
Harmon said: “It’s an entire world of just 64 squares. I feel safe in it. I can control it. I can dominate it, so if I can get hurt, I only have myself to blame.”
7. Risks And Rewards
Each player has only one option: to win this existential game as survival of the fittest. Risks and rewards hang in the balance as they discuss the opening move of the game.