Studying chess openings is for type-A baby brain tryhardsTrue champions show up at the board and reason their openings out from first principles
@jp "The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life"
@jp Almost an aristocratic honor in not practicing for a sport like chess, showing up to a board game authentically.
a Schelling point for those who seek one