Chess

[Kolumbo]

The current players are so intriguing, especially Magnus Carlsen, the best player in the world. Magnus looks more like a professional entertainer or athlete but he's the best chess player in the world. 34 years old and among the best of all time. These guys don't come around often so it seems we'd be missing out if not following their successes.

Here is a recent game which he had locked up, made a mistake and played to a draw. His reaction is, he just laughs.

The Queen's Gambit is a very good show if you haven't seen it. 1 season 7 episodes starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomas Brodie-Sangster.

 

[Deepster]

Even better than Queen's Gambit is "Magnus"

Magnus (2016) ⭐ 7.1 | Documentary, Biography, Sport

1h 18m

www.imdb.com

A documentary from 2016 following him when he was very young and trying to become the world's best. Seeing the way his brain works is insane.

 

[Hunt for 7]

I wish I could find more places to play chess against people and not a computer. One of the reason I play a lot of poker and it is definitely an income supplement, I find the concentration needed to win more than you lose is a great escape.

And other than big cash games or tournaments you can have some friendly conversation about many important ant topics like is the NFL fixed. That is always a good convo starter around people who gamble.

But poker is as much about math and discipline as many other pass times. Sure luck helps but it is only a part of the equation. The amount of people who chase flushes and more unbelievably straights after the flop are the ones that usually lose all their money.