Men are like chess pieces...

but I still love them.

The deeper into the game I get, the more real life examples I see of why it’s imperative to understand the nature of the game. 

Chess is all about strategy.  When I play I think of all the great leaders throughout history like Ghengis Khan and Machiavelli.  You will always have your pawns that help position you; the powerhouses like the rooks, your unexpected secret weapons like the knights and those who just beg to be crossed like the bishops.  How you play them is what matters; really – how you set the stage for the next thing to happen that’s important.

Lessons I’m slowly learning about dating from chess:

1. Be deliberate.  This means being strategic about what you’re doing and having a sense of what your next moves will be.
2. Learn the basics.  You can’t do anything advanced if you don’t know the basic rules that apply. 
3. Make every move count.
4. The Queen is the key protector of the King.  The Queen possesses all the power and can maneuver every which way.
5. Know your opponent – never underestimate your opponent.
6. PATIENCE.  The game of chess takes time – sometimes games last hours. 
7. Kill your opponent until he is dead