"Win. Lose. Draw. Still good
sportsmanship is the law."
Being a good sport about things is
critical and paramount if you are
going to have some success in life.
You see a good sport, or
optimistically positive person will
usually be on top of things. Whether
things are going good or bad, a good
sport will usually be positive
regardless of the situation. So, be
positive, focused, determined, and
friendly and you won't have too
many problems with people - usually!
The best most successful people in the
world are great sportsmen, shaking
hands whether victory or defeat, win
or loss - a good sportsman always
wins, even if they actually lost the
game. So be a good sport please - it's
good for you and for all!
In chess, being a good sportsman is
important because if not, you put
yourself in grave danger of serious
repercussions. Repercussions like a
physical fight, blows, nasty words, or
worse, adding motivation to your
opponent - which could result in
continuous defeats. Like taunting or
trash talking for instance. That can
add fuel to the fire andd that could
give your opponent motivation for: 1.
amping up their chess attacks; 2.
physically attacking you; 3. killing
you literally; or 4. stepping up their
game. You don't want any of those 4
things so treat your opponent right
and you won't have many problems.
On the other hand, good
sportsmanship can convert an
opponent into a friend. If you give
them compliments, tips, etc, they are
likely to not put an all out blitz on
you, which is advantageous 4 you. So
treat all your chess buddies, and
people, right and you'll be fine.
That's about guaranteed!
Remember, treat people well and you
won't have many problems. In life
and in chess, treating people right
will usually prevent yourself from
getting injured so please, please,
please practice good sportsmanship!