"Chess for Tigers" is basically a chess version of the classic "Book of Five Rings" written by the legendary swordsman Musashi. The basic premise of both books is Know Yourself, Know your Opponent, Use Prevailing conditions to your advantage and have relentless dedication to constantly improve. "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is another example of this philosophy. All three of these books will help develop your lateral thinking in a strategic way.
While some gain insight from the dominating methods of Machiavelli and Bismarck in political history, others use literature to develop their chess. Jonathan Rowson's book on the "Seven Deadly Sins of Chess" is replete with literary references. Mark Dvoretsky, the leading chess trainer of Russia, quotes readily from classical literature, and also from famous chess players, in his profound books. Perhaps it is their broad educational system, and knowledge of history, that has been the real source of the Soviet success in Chess. If you don't know who Nabakov is then at least play some Bob Marley music and remember that, "If you know your history, then you would know where you're coming from."
The January 2002 issue of Chess Life has the following example of lateral thinking in Chess. After a game in which a lone knight holds off two black passed pawns, allowing white time to promote his own pawns and win narrowly, the winner, Miles Kinney, said he got the idea from the historical story of Horatius. Apparently, the heroics of the Roman senator, who lost his own life while single handedly delaying an enemy advance against the only bridge into Rome, had inspired his winning strategy.
Understanding human nature generally, through psychology and literature, as well as history, may also help tremendously. Study whatever areas interest you personally, and then spend time reflecting, on how the principles in your favourite areas, may apply to a Chess game. There is no limit to the connections you can make. Anything at all can be related back to chess. Bobby Fischer himself said "Chess is Life" and both Korchnoi and Karpov had books with similar titles also. Use your life lessons in your chess game. Make your personality flourish on the board.
How do you approach the game? For some Chess is the Martial Art of the Mind. (Grandmaster Maurice Ashley admits to using his knowledge of Aikido and Energy on the chess board also.) Some see it as a science, some as a sport, some like Lasker, view Chess as a fight. "Chess is a Language," say some fluent players. Realize that your outlook will affect how you play the game and find the approach that works best for you. Try on different approaches. Bent Larsen viewed chess as, "a beautiful mistress." This lateral (or some may say horizontal) thinking no doubt helped his enjoyment of the game tremendously.
"Predators, which I personally enjoyed learning about, include the Jellyfish and the Crocodile, their methods can also be applied to chess."
Next time you need to beat a player, to get more rating points, think of yourself as a predator, looking for lunch, and see what ideas come to you. That's what Simon Webb did in his excellent book "Chess for Tigers." Predators, which I personally enjoyed learning about, include the Jellyfish and the Crocodile, their methods can also be applied to chess. Tune in to the Discovery channel and watch the Super Nature series.
Prior to the start of the 1998 Winter Olympics at Nagano, the World Powers in Ice Hockey were considered to be the USA, Canada, and Russia. Facing these daunting opponents the Czech Republic team adopted an unexpected defensive approach. The Czechs had only one big name player, their goalkeeper (pictured right), and they built their game plan around him. The strategy bamboozled their aggressive minded opponents. The Czech Republic took Gold.
Two years later and we find the most successful player in the history of Chess, Gary Kasparov, surprisingly beaten by his former pupil Kramnik for the Championship of the World. Kasparov loses because he is unable to crack the solid and previously unheralded Berlin Defence of the Ruy Lopez. Interviews with Kramnik later reveal that his match strategy was influenced by the Czech Ice Hockey team.
Yes, lateral thinking works in chess, and not just at the stratospheric level of Kramnik and Kasparov. There are some problems which cannot be solved easily without thinking laterally. Are you ready to use lateral thinking to improve your Chess ?
Edward de Bono, (the man who coined the term "Lateral Thinking "), once said:
"Lateral thinking is like the reverse gear in the car. One would never try to drive along in reverse gear the whole time. On the other hand, one needs to have it and to know how to use it for maneuverability and to get out of a blind alley."
Your lateral thinking skills will complement the more conventional thinking methods, giving you that, much needed, secret edge to win more. Reading widely in areas apparently unrelated to Chess, is a good way to jump start your creativity. Strategic thinking can be developed by learning more about nature's predators, other sports and military strategy.
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Randy, I honestly don't know if there is a God or not and neither does anyone else. Man is an unruly creature,wants stuff he can't have, some men are lazier than others, some like to lie, some will cheat you, some will take your every thing you have, the point is how are we going to control these people? Not everyone is the same there are people with higher character than others, in fact most people try to do the right thing, I remember the first time that I gambled,I was about 15 years old and went to the pool hall,with a kid that was older than me, and he took my five dollars playing pool, I never forgot how that felt, and to this day do not gamble,lying makes me feel bad so I don't lie, my point is these are all learned responses, some people have no conscience,laws by themselves don't stop these people. So maybe a long time ago a very smart man thought of another way to control the people, scare the shit out of them. Randy, have you ever read the constitution of the United States? This document written for the start of a nation, is so perfect that it has stood for over two hundred years, not one word added,not one phrase changed, those men sat down and wrote a document that will stand through time, smart men that wrote a document, that no other man can poke a hole through, that's incredible. The bible on the other hand, also written by man at times contradicts itself,the whole book is a guessing game, we need preachers to explain to us what God, was trying to say to us, he's God don't you think that he could have a book written that there are no holes in, and I love when the so called expert's can't explain something, they say well that's why you just have to have faith, that's there answer for every single thing that can't explain in the Bible.Faith that's what it comes down to, Do you of Don't you have Faith, Randy if I find out tomorrow there is no God, I won't steal, or cheat , or lie , because it just makes me feel bad, I think most people are that way, I hope you can change my mind, a little discussion is good, and please don't say, you just have to have faith. Peace out, Brother
Glad you're not being bothered and you're "popular" haha. I don't know exactly what kind of cool level that is, but I'd rather be known as the "crazy looking" person no one messes with, than be f-ed with daily. I like your blog. I get bored easily and your writing has sparked my interest in reading more and wanting to reply. :) well. Don't have much to say, but hope the popularity is workin for you and hope you're well. - new friend/follower from Texas - kerri
Hello again, since my letter will take 8 days or even more, and I still have to start writing, this will arrive even earlier.
What kind of art are you making? Drawing or painting? I am above all a painter. Well, lately I am not painting anymore too much. But I ever followed 7 yrs drawing and painting in an academy of Arts. Figurativily and later absract as well. People, still lifes, portraits, models,..
I wonder if I should read your answer on this blog? I have patience and will see what exactly happens.
Hi David, here I am again! I wonder how you can answer me? I guess I have to read here your response? I will have to see, I guess. I hope you got my first message! Do you have the possibility to read books. And if so, What kind of books you like? Do you do some kind of sport, David? I see youre good in writing poems. Do you write them in a note book? I would like to read some others of yours! I did myself write poems.That is in my own language. Flemish or Dutch. We do speak in Belgium also French and a few even speak German.
Well, I hope you have a peaceful day, David! Kind greetings from your new friend, Rita
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While some gain insight from the dominating methods of Machiavelli and Bismarck in political history, others use literature to develop their chess. Jonathan Rowson's book on the "Seven Deadly Sins of Chess" is replete with literary references. Mark Dvoretsky, the leading chess trainer of Russia, quotes readily from classical literature, and also from famous chess players, in his profound books. Perhaps it is their broad educational system, and knowledge of history, that has been the real source of the Soviet success in Chess. If you don't know who Nabakov is then at least play some Bob Marley music and remember that, "If you know your history, then you would know where you're coming from."
The January 2002 issue of Chess Life has the following example of lateral thinking in Chess. After a game in which a lone knight holds off two black passed pawns, allowing white time to promote his own pawns and win narrowly, the winner, Miles Kinney, said he got the idea from the historical story of Horatius. Apparently, the heroics of the Roman senator, who lost his own life while single handedly delaying an enemy advance against the only bridge into Rome, had inspired his winning strategy.
How do you approach the game? For some Chess is the Martial Art of the Mind. (Grandmaster Maurice Ashley admits to using his knowledge of Aikido and Energy on the chess board also.) Some see it as a science, some as a sport, some like Lasker, view Chess as a fight. "Chess is a Language," say some fluent players. Realize that your outlook will affect how you play the game and find the approach that works best for you. Try on different approaches. Bent Larsen viewed chess as, "a beautiful mistress." This lateral (or some may say horizontal) thinking no doubt helped his enjoyment of the game tremendously.
"Predators, which I personally enjoyed learning about, include the Jellyfish and the Crocodile, their methods can also be applied to chess."
Next time you need to beat a player, to get more rating points, think of yourself as a predator, looking for lunch, and see what ideas come to you. That's what Simon Webb did in his excellent book "Chess for Tigers." Predators, which I personally enjoyed learning about, include the Jellyfish and the Crocodile, their methods can also be applied to chess. Tune in to the Discovery channel and watch the Super Nature series.
Two years later and we find the most successful player in the history of Chess, Gary Kasparov, surprisingly beaten by his former pupil Kramnik for the Championship of the World. Kasparov loses because he is unable to crack the solid and previously unheralded Berlin Defence of the Ruy Lopez. Interviews with Kramnik later reveal that his match strategy was influenced by the Czech Ice Hockey team.
Yes, lateral thinking works in chess, and not just at the stratospheric level of Kramnik and Kasparov. There are some problems which cannot be solved easily without thinking laterally. Are you ready to use lateral thinking to improve your Chess ?
Edward de Bono, (the man who coined the term "Lateral Thinking "), once said:
"Lateral thinking is like the reverse gear in the car. One would never try to drive along in reverse gear the whole time. On the other hand, one needs to have it and to know how to use it for maneuverability and to get out of a blind alley."
Your lateral thinking skills will complement the more conventional thinking methods, giving you that, much needed, secret edge to win more. Reading widely in areas apparently unrelated to Chess, is a good way to jump start your creativity. Strategic thinking can be developed by learning more about nature's predators, other sports and military strategy.
Stretch your mind and fly. - African proverb
There is more inside you than you dare think. - David Brower
We all have the extraordinary coded within us, waiting to be released. - Jean Houston
enjoy them! Rita
What kind of art are you making?
Drawing or painting?
I am above all a painter. Well, lately I am not painting anymore too much. But I ever followed 7 yrs drawing and painting in an academy of Arts. Figurativily and later absract as well. People, still lifes, portraits, models,..
I wonder if I should read your answer on this blog? I have patience and will see what exactly happens.
I hope you have a peaceful day, my friend.
kind greetings from your new friend, Rita
Do you do some kind of sport, David? I see youre good in writing poems. Do you write them in a note book? I would like to read some others of yours!
I did myself write poems.That is in my own language. Flemish or Dutch. We do speak in Belgium also French and a few even speak German.
Well, I hope you have a peaceful day, David! Kind greetings from your new friend, Rita
"No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations." (NIV)
A daughter would certainly be a close relative.