Emotionally Challenged- Why We Will Always Fall Short Of Deep Blue

My wife and I got into a heated debate minutes before I stormed into my office. My other hobbies are weight lifting and volleyball, but it is the Sabbath so I decided to blow off some steam on an 8x8 checkered board. 

Before we look at my game, I want to present the reader with two different openings .This isn't a Chess.com puzzle-don't try to solve it. Rather, turn inward and focus on how the move made you feel.

If neither one of these openings caused any reactions or emotions from you congratulations- you are the new Terminator. For the rest us every move made by an opponent causes a chemical reaction. You are human, it simply cannot be avoided. 

 
Kasparov losing to Deep Blue in 1997 was a reminder that we are mortal. The reigning champion might have been deep in thought when his hands were burrowed into his forehead throughout the game, but I am sure frustration was there. Something Deep Blue could not feel. Feelings don't win games, it's the cold analytical side of the human brain. If you ever get a gut instinct to move, STOP. If you made the right decision it was by accident. Emotions don't win games. Deep Blue does. 

Hope you didn't read the whole article waiting for some paragraph at the end with the secret to separate emotions from your game play. I don't think humanity will ever find that answer.

We are stuck with basic everyday actions that might help us stay focused.. Stretch your legs, get a drink of water, review your previous moves, etc.

Share your insights in the comment section. Would love to see what helps you stay focused.