I was reading a recent article by Tom Chivers and it reveals a sentiment that those who know me best will know I agree with ...

When it comes to chess, I'm not particularly big on sharing. For instance, the more children who learn about the delights of our game, the more who will beat me in a few seasons time. Ideally, I'd like chess to become increasingly unpopular to the point of vanishing: for therein lies my only real chance of gaining the World Championship.<

While I don't necessarily agree that discouraging people from playing is the best solution to our fears of inadequacy I certainly relate to the sentiment. I seriously doubt that Tom feels the way he writes in his article as well but the messages undercurrent is apparent. I love his little cartoon as well ...