Quote by Anatol Rapoport

One cannot play chess if one becomes aware of the pieces as living souls and of the fact that the Whites and the Blacks have more in common with each other than with the players. Suddenly one loses all interest in who will be champion.

One cannot play chess if one becomes aware of the pieces as

Summary

This quote suggests that when one perceives the chess pieces as living beings, and recognizes that both sides of the game have more similarities with each other than with the players, one loses their fixation on determining a champion. The idea emphasizes that understanding the unity and shared qualities between opposing sides diminishes the significance of victory or competition, as it highlights the underlying connections between individuals rather than the outcomes of a game.

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By Anatol Rapoport

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