Chess Quote by Eve Forward
““In a game of chess, someone has to take the black pieces.””
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown source, attributed to Eve Forward
In chess, someone must accept the role of the underdog, taking the black pieces.
In simple terms: Someone must play the losing side.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenging roles.
Themes
strategy
acceptance
risk
Mood
analytical
motivational
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- negotiations
- leadership training
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
game theory
perspective
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What advantages can the underdog leverage?
- How do you reframe perceived disadvantages?
A Different Perspective
Playing black can be demoralizing for some.
![“[Photographer Julian Wasser] had this great idea that I should play chess naked with Marcel Duchamp and it seem to be such a great idea that it was just like the best idea I'd ever heard in my life. It was like a great idea. I mean, it was - Not only was it vengeance, it was art, and it was, like…” quote by Eve Babitz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/18d/eve-babitz-19835_art_photographer-julian-wasser-had-this-grea_14326.jpg)
