شطرنج و زندگی (انگلیسی)

Yes.  Many Chess principles can be used in real life. I will mention a few here..

1) A real Chess player will know that planning for future is important; like Chess, one should plan their strategy (long-term planning) and tactics (short-term calculations about how to achieve your goals); to succeed in the long-term, it's crucial to plan well in advance.

2) Understanding that some part of life is not in your hands and some randomness is associated with it. Adapting to the situation is the key to success.

3) Similar to line of Bill Gates, if you're born small, it's not your mistake. But if you die small, it is your mistake.Anybody can become the greatest, if they try hard with perseverance (pawn promotion).

4) Short term sacrifices can help you in achieve long term goal (sacrifice).

5) No one is less valuable; if pawn movements are not done properly, the game will be lost in no time.