Reminder at UPSI

Had a nice reminder at UPSI. From my observations, if there is one unique distinction between the National Juniors and other chess players, it is this... they know how to compete intensely and they know how to befriend. On the table they fight hard with their minds and off the table they are good friends that can connect with each other from their shared passion. In my mind this culture alone makes chess worth defending from those that want to make it an ugly sport.