That is Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs.
Chess has little to do with food, shelter, or safety. But it can provide a way to belong, and even to gain in self and other esteem.
I think more important than the esteem that comes from victories, is the esteem that comes from, friendliness, honesty, kindness, generosity, and things like these.
Being the soul master is actually better than being the chess master.
Chess when practiced with this greater aim in mind can then even be a tool in "self actualization."
It is better to win at life and lose at chess, than to win at chess and lose at life. Life is more than chess.
...But better yet, win at life, and chess too!
That is what I am trying to do.
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