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Chess Quotes

Chess Quotes

Chess has long served as a metaphor for strategy, patience, and thinking several moves ahead. These quotes play with that metaphor freely -- some are about the game itself, others use it to talk about life, competition, and the art of outthinking your circumstances.

They fit well in strategy presentations, social media posts, personal essays, or classroom discussions. Take a look and find one that suits your next move.

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“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.”

Emo Philips

“These young guys are playing checkers. I'm out there playing chess.”

Kobe Bryant

“Marriage is like a game of chess except the board is flowing water, the pieces are made of smoke and no move you make will have any effect on the outcome.”

Jerry Seinfeld

“Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.”

P.K. Subban

“Critical thinking is the most important factor with chess. As it is in life, you need to think before you make decisions.”

Hikaru Nakamura

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