There are certain things that people have around their homes that they stage to make it look like they are classy and sophisticated. For example, some people like to have lots of books lining their bookshelves so it looks like they are very knowledgeable and well read. Whether they have actually read their books or not is another discussion. Other people like to have very interesting pieces of art decorating their walls. Maybe they are made by reputable artists and are insured for hundreds of dollars? Or maybe they are a self-proclaimed artist themselves and love to show off their artistic skills? And other people like to have games out and about, ready for a game or two with the next opponent willing to take them on. Some of these games include darts, which requires good hand-eye coordination and a lot of distance and not too many obstacles in between. Other people like to have shelves filled with new and unique board games that have lists of rules and special pieces. And other people like to have a chess board out in the middle of a table just in case people want to have a go at a game, or at least look like they are smart and classy.
Chess has a reputation for being a game that only smart people can play and master. There are so many rules that comes with chess, but a lot of people, once they get the hang of the rules, are able to wield them to their advantage and win games very easily. Some people are able to go down a row of opponents and be able to play them all at the same time and quickly demolish them. Chess is a game that give them the ability to win and win swiftly. Chess is also a game that can get you respect and confidence. Even if you didn’t graduate school or you don’t have a super high paying job, if you can play chess, you immediately get people’s respect.
A chess board is a great way for people to not only play and have fun, but connect with all those that came before us and played by the same rules as well. It is a game that ages gracefully.