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> These attributes are what makes chess and its superstars so appealing. I would say that what you just described is usually called "sportsmanship" and is pret
by rob74 2y ago
> These attributes are what makes chess and its superstars so appealing.
I would say that what you just described is usually called "sportsmanship" and is pretty common in most sports (with exceptions of course, but at least most would agree that it's an ideal worth aspiring to)
- cenamus 2y agoA lot of exceptions sadly. But with the amount of neuroticism you see with top athletes that's to be expected I suppose
- eitally 2y agoI disagree. I think what you're saying are "a lot of exceptions" are primarily going to be in what are historically referred to as "revenue sports" in the US -- football & basketball -- and also in individual sports where personal marketing is key to financial success (e.g. sponsorships). I don't see it as unexpected for there to be big egos and boisterous personalities in sports where individuals are hugely rewarded for personal success. From an athlete's point of view, creating a commercial persona is almost as important as performing at their best on the field/track/bike/pool/course/etc.
- cenamus 2y agoI agree, but some people, that are just 100% driven by success really become cunts that way, even in non-commercial sports. Never seems to be the best of the best though, more those in 2-3rd place or really narrow 1st place, something about the uncertainty of staying on the top, or never quite reaching it...
- kmacdough 2y agoAh yes, Hikaru.
- kenjackson 2y agoEven in the revenue sports it’s mostly great sportsmanship. Actually surprisingly good considering how much punishing physical contact they have between them.
- hilux 2y agoTrust me, there are plenty of real jerks in chess as well - at the top as well as at your local chess club.
- ZiiS 2y agoThe biggest problem is, unlike most sports, there are lots of under 10s who can easily decimate you and haven't yet learned how difficult wining gracefully is.
- hilux 2y agoIn addition to playing chess, I go to the climbing gym – the 10-year-olds there destroy me as well! (But the culture of indoor climbing is vastly more positive than chess culture.)
- xhkkffbf 2y agoGoogle Bobby Fischer. Chess has its share. Hard to tell if it's greater or lesser per capita.
- dudeinjapan 2y agoGukesh then added: “You can’t hook the rook, you can’t fight the knight, black or white, I am the GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Which one of you punks is NEXT?”
- tugu77 2y agoNot when Hans or Hikaru are playing.