Like tic-tac-toe, it is now certain that perfect play in checkers always results in a draw. It is suspected that chess is the same, although white has a significant advantage if black makes a small mistake. Against computers, humans can no longer come close to winning. Against another human, or wristwatch sized computer, the game can still be fun. But in the end, it's all just a big waste of time. Very little learned in chess is useful in life.
Chess can be enjoyable as long as you don’t let it get to you...and it can get to you.