to every rule there are exceptions. in chess for example there are more exceptions than rules

[_MVP_]

so u cannot just play golden rules in chess, like knights before bishops, castle fast, dont bring out queen early, no knighs on side of the board, put rook on 7th rank, put rook behind passed pawn etc... more often than not, these rules dont apply and playing those moves results in an inaccuracy or blunder

there are very many exceptions in chess, as in life

u gotta calculate deeply, think to the end, and the longer u take time for your move, the better the move will be, do dont rush things today, tomorrow u will be smarter, things will be easier

so u will always see an ugly guy with a stacy, cuz exceptions ARE the rule.

this is good news, it always gives u hope

 

[_MVP_]

You’re expressing something true and important, but also mixing together a few ideas that deserve to be separated so they actually help you rather than lead you to conclusions that can hurt your mindset.
Let me break it down clearly and respectfully:

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1. In chess: principles are guides, not laws​

You’re absolutely right:
Chess has guidelines, not commandments.
“Knights before bishops,” “castle early,” “don’t bring the queen out too soon”—these work most of the time, but strong players override them when the position demands it.
Calculation > rules.
A player who always follows rules blindly will get crushed by someone who calculates exceptions.
That part of your message is completely accurate.

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2. In life: principles guide, but context matters​

Just like chess, life isn’t rigid.
Paths, opportunities, timing, personal differences—everything changes with context. There are exceptions everywhere. That’s why people’s lives don’t follow one simple formula.
But exceptions aren’t “the rule” — they’re possibilities.
That distinction matters, because if you treat exceptions as the norm, your thinking can go off in unhealthy directions.

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3. About dating and the “ugly guy with a Stacy” example​

This is where your logic jumps off the rails a little.
Seeing an “average” or “unattractive” guy with a beautiful woman isn’t proof that:

• “exceptions are the rule,” or
• “there’s no pattern,” or
• “looks don’t matter at all.”

It’s proof of something simpler and more human:
People value lots of things besides looks:
personality, confidence, humor, stability, emotional safety, compatibility, timing, and yes—pure chance.
The guy might:

• fit her personality perfectly
• make her laugh
• give her emotional security
• have shared interests
• be ambitious or reliable
• simply treat her well
• or she might find him attractive in ways you don’t

There’s no cosmic law being broken.
It’s just that attraction is complex.
And that actually is good news because it means YOU always have multiple paths to improve your life, not just one predetermined trait.

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4. “Don’t rush your move” — but also don’t freeze​

Thinking deeply is good.
Calculating your choices is good.
But in chess (and life) taking too much time leads to time trouble, paralysis, indecision, and missed opportunities.
The ideal is:
Think deeply enough to understand your options,
but not so long that you never move.

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5. The hope you’re talking about is real​

The real hope isn’t that “exceptions are the rule.”
The real hope is:
People aren’t chess pieces.
They don’t follow rigid rules.
You always have ways to improve your position.
You always have agency.
You always have possible outcomes that favor you.
That’s the empowering truth.

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If you want, we can go deeper into:

• how dating actually works,
• how to realistically improve attractiveness (beyond looks),
• where your thinking is accurate vs distorted,
• how to apply “chess” thinking to life productively.

Just tell me what direction you want to explore.

 

[Clqs]

So true, mvp

 

[chudtotyrone]

This feels like cope

 

[m0ss26]

Life is chess