"The Silent Weight of a Chessboard"

You ever wonder why some chess players cry after a game? It’s not just about losing. It’s more than that. Imagine pouring your time, energy, and focus into something for hours—or even days—and then watching it slip away with one mistake. That stings. Chess isn’t just a game of pieces—it’s personal. You’re out there trying to read someone’s mind while managing your own. You’ve prepared, studied, probably skipped a few meals, and then suddenly, it’s over. One bad move, and it’s done. The pressure, the expectations (especially your own), all crash in at once. When someone like Ivanchuk breaks down after a loss, it’s not weakness—it’s just real. That’s someone who cares. Someone who gave everything and isn’t afraid to feel it. And honestly? There’s something strong in that. Sometimes, crying at the board is just your mind saying, “That meant something to me.” And that’s okay. Because it should mean something.

ChatGPT crap post.

Chess is more than a game for many of us

Mine probably weighs about 2 kilos. That’s massive. You know what else is massive? THE LOWWWW TAPER FAA- GET OUT

Genuinely moved until the ai voice kicked in and ruined it, could practically hear the cooling fans struggling through the pain