Hello I am happy to make my first post in the new Chess Communities. I believe a small introduction is always appropriate. I primarily post about SSC LAND (Steem, StarTrek &Chess). Also I believe everything is a story especially chess and I like to tell stories. Now I only like to post positive stories, so I only post my winning chess game (it more fun for me).
THE ART OF CHECKMATE
There are so many things you should consider when playing chess. Sometimes you play chess strictly in a training mode where you are trying to evaluate a move, position or some strategy. Other times you are playing for the challenge and the enjoyment of the game. Now if you are playing to win there are quite a few things you should consider.
CHECKMATE ONLY
There is another mode that many play in. It called the “Checkmate Only Mode”. In this mode you throw caution to the wind. In this mode the most important thing is how you win and that is with a forceful checkmate. In the “checkmate only mode” a sneaky checkmate is not enough. The only real win in this mode is when you aggressively force your opponent into a checkmate that your opponent can’t stop.
CONS OF THE CHECKMATE ONLY
One of the main cons of the “checkmate only mode” is that you lose a lot of games unnecessary. Another con is that the checkmate only mode is addictive. Like an addictive drug you don’t realize you are addictive until it too late. An addictive drug addict loses his ability to think rationally and do stupid or destructive things. The checkmate only mode does the same thing to a chess player, making him do stupid or irrational moves
RECOVERING ADDICT "CHECKMATE ONLY"
I freely admit that I have been a recovering “Checkmate Only Mode” addict for the past twenty years. The high of a quick forceful checkmate often overcome me and I throw caution to the wind. I feel like if I don’t get this checkmate only, I will just get the next one even faster.
This checkmate only mode is something that you never completely recover from. But don’t despair there is help you just have to manage it well and you will do fine. This is a condition that many don’t realize they are suffering from. They just don’t know why their game/life is continually going downhill. The most important step in recovery from this is to recognize what it is. Once the Checkmate Only Mode is recognize most players/people manage it well. Now don’t think that the checkmate only mode don’t have it place because a little of the good stuff in moderation is always good. Take a look at the chess game below, it a perfect example of “The Checkmate Only Mode”. I would say that this game enjoyment is about the equivalent of a margarita and a 16 oz beer from the tap. So don’t be afraid go on take a few drinks.
@rodrook