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syafiqazizi

Hello. I'm new to chess. Do you think i can  be a better chess player with my age. I'm 14. I see that all the great Grandmasters are best at chess because most of them played since their age are very young. Can someone help me?Cry

jerry2468

Your age doesn't really have anything to do with it. It's really just your experience. Although a 15 year old would have better initial skill than say a six year old

homaru

Unless you have LOTS of talent.

homaru

I know a 4-year-old who has a rating in the 900s!

peterjoac

Oh no!  You'll never be the best ever!  With hard work, anyone can improve.  To be the best requires a dangerous mania from a young age.

TheGrobe
jerry2468 wrote:

Your age doesn't really have anything to do with it. It's really just your experience. Although a 15 year old would have better initial skill than say a six year old


Well, it's also your ability to reach your peak before mental decline sets in in your 30s.  A 50 year old who started at 30 might have the same amount of experience as a 35 year old who started at 15, but all other things being equal the 35 year old should be a better player. 

Flamma_Aquila
TheGrobe wrote:
jerry2468 wrote:

Your age doesn't really have anything to do with it. It's really just your experience. Although a 15 year old would have better initial skill than say a six year old


Well, it's also your ability to reach your peak before mental decline sets in in your 30s.  A 50 year old who started at 30 might have the same amount of experience as a 35 year old who started at 15, but all other things being equal the 35 year old should be a better player. 


I just turned thirty. I am depressed now. Thanks.

syafiqazizi

So thats mean I dont have time left then.. Time to make it serious..I have a competition and represent my school this may.

boymaster
syafiqazizi wrote:

So thats mean I dont have time left then.. Time to make it serious..I have a competition and represent my school this may.


syafiqazizi wrote:

So thats mean I dont have time left then.. Time to make it serious..I have a competition and represent my school this may.


Good for you... I'm just eleven and I just joined a tournament. Real tournament. and I got 3rd.

 

YES, it's true guys, we have another kid in the forum.