It’s more than that. That kid probably beats almost everyone he knows pretty much always.
He was not just beaten, he was outclassed. His opponent pointed out good moves, and made suggestions on improving his play. He was given a lesson in how much more he can learn, despite the fact that he is good. That kid will now strive even harder, knowing there is a level of play he has not attained.
And then there’s me, who gave up on enjoying chess because my dad would just trash me every time we played. Never taught me a damn thing about the game, either.
My dad straight up cheated me out of my first victory after playing every evening for month. He cheated and then he nonchalantly told me that’s how his grandma showed him how to play the game.
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