METHODICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE BUSHIDO CODE TO THE REALITIES OF MODERN CHESS.

                             CONTENT

                        INTRODUCTION

1. The Way of the Warrior. "Hagakure".

2. Practical Application of the Philosophical Principles of the Code in Chess.

                          CONCLUSION 

      I was very nervous when I started writing this blog. With red bunny eyes and a confident, undulating gait, holding an unfinished Hennessy in my right hand, I headed home.

      Well, at home I was drawn to feats. I decided to play chess, but after turning on "Magnus mode" I started losing my rating at the speed of light. So I had to make some adjustments to my already not-so-fabulous game...

     Later on the dusty shelves of my home library I found the book "The Way of the Samurai". I set a goal to gain basic knowledge and wisdom from this book.

     The Way of the Warrior. "Hagakure".

       Let me introduce you to Bushido.

      This term refers more to the general systematized ideology that formed the basis of the ethical and moral principles and value standards of the samurai in the early modern feudal society of Japan.

       The most famous work in which the code of conduct of the samurai was vividly presented was "Hagakure", Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719). In this treatise it was emphasized that the path that a warrior follows is hidden from the majority, that it is followed by a minority and its essence is not given to everyone to know. In his work, the author set out many principles that teach self-improvement, self-discipline, tact, determination, honor and dignity. "Hagakure" reflects the idea of ​​service and loyalty of a samurai to his overlord, contains many norms and rules of behavior that a samurai should adhere to in society, both in peacetime and wartime.

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Practical Application of the Philosophical.           Principles of the Code in Chess

     So, the interpretation of the main ideological quotes. While reading the Hagakure, I made notes in the margins, noting the most interesting moments and tried to apply them to chess strategy.

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 "... When I face the enemy, it feels like being in darkness. But if my mind is at peace, it is like a night illuminated by a pale moonlight. If I start a duel in this state, I know that I cannot be wounded. This is what a warrior feels in the moment of truth"

       Well, very wise and useful advice, which I was able to immediately put into practice and put this worldview into practice. Although I had to look for the right client for him to feel the truth.

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"... A true samurai does not think about victory and defeat. He fearlessly rushes towards inevitable death..."

      Sometimes it's better to take a risk like a true samurai and turn your opponent's passionate impulses and ambitions into a light breeze.

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"... Courage is the determination to achieve one's goals at any cost, despite the most adverse circumstances"

The author of these lines calls for fighting to the last, and surviving at any cost. Therefore, you should never give up, you never know what genius of strategy and tactics you will have to play with.

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"... Study diligently all your life. Every day become more skillful than you were the day before, and the next day more skillful than you were today. There is no end to improvement..."

 These words, which belong to the philosophy of the samurai, emphasize the need for continuous self-improvement, perseverance and diligence in learning. The main idea is that skill develops daily through constant effort, and the learning process itself is lifelong, without end. The result will not be long in coming.

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"...Victory over the weak is equal to defeat"

A true samurai seeks only strong warriors worthy of his tactical skills and prowess

                             CONCLUSIONS 

       Apply knowledge wisely. On the path of the samurai, remember that we live in a slightly different environment than 200-300 years ago. It was a different era. 

 Finally, I will end the story with my favorite quote from "Hagakure":

"... There are things that are immediately clear to us. There are things that we don't understand, but can understand. In addition, there are things that we cannot understand, no matter how hard we try"