Checkmate

I play the board, not the man.

From "The Eight"...a novel about Chess

Learning who the competition is

Figuring out who the players are

Learning your way around the board

It is knowing your game

                                                   Kobe Bryan said:

                   These young guys are playing checkers. 

                           I'm out there playing chess. 

Love your game, Kobe

but

                                                  What matters is  

         Being out "there" playing.

and remembering

 You are your own competition

and that's poetiquejustis

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2