Is chess only fun when you win?
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Not only when winning
As long as i play good games, am not under heavy pressure, have no fear of being accused of cheating, and my opponents do not behave like jerks then chess is still fun despite losing
No it’s not. Although it may be more exciting to win; I think that losing is fun because you can learn from mistakes.
Sometimes, however if the game is even, it can still be fun, I don’t like winning easily, just as much as I don’t like being battered 🤷🏼♀️
I wouldn't believe that it'd be simply dependent on the game that you're playing to be the decider that is only fun when you win, but rather the player.
As a game, Chess would feature players of this mindset and otherwise, as all games. There are just people, in any game, that want to crush and dominate, right? Nothing to do with Chess.
No, Chess is not only fun when you win, the sport is the game, not the results. People who believe that may have this exact mindset towards other games, and it may be advisable to them to take it easy LOL
It doesn't matter if it's a loss, a win, or a draw. Each new game is a unique combination that shows the complexity and beauty of chess in a new way.
You remember and learn more from losses than wins. But of course winning gives more people motivation to keep improving.
Feb 2, 2022
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#8
my favorite is when you solve a really hard puzzle: that 'oh... hey I GOT IT!!!' moment.
Great answers so far. I want to make sure I’m enjoying the games themselves and not getting hung up on outcomes. For some reason enjoying the competition for its own sake seems a bit easier in other “sports”, but there is no reason it shouldn’t be the same in chess. The instant rating impact probably has something to do with it.
i think that everyone who is actually good at chess would only find winning fun
losing is just pain there is no excuses for losing and whenever you lose, it just hits you at your body like a heart attack, there is no remorse but pain and you just have to keep on moving. the more points you gamble and the more points you win or lose is ultimately what makes someone happy cause they managed to get a win at their goal. winning is fun cause you win and nobody likes losing, its more fun to be the guy smiling than the guy in the corner
Feb 2, 2022
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#14
I have lost a few games that I kind of enjoyed. Winning is preferable.
Feb 2, 2022
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#15
Chess can also be fun when you learn something from your loss (but I really enjoy winning)
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#16
Yes, chess is only fun for me when I am winning. Or maybe drawing vs. a much, much higher rated player.
I love learning about and studying chess, but I don't enjoy playing. I enjoy winning.
Feb 2, 2022
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#17
Hhmmm........the people that place more value on winning seem to be higher rated......
@op yes, specially if you win against higher rated opponent
In my honest opinion, no but yes 
