smokedtoomuch wrote:
I love chess and play it a lot in person and on here. I’ve been playing in chess.com for quite a while now and have mostly enjoyed it. Recently though almost every single game I play my opponent will trade down all the pieces whenever possible, even when it is weak. Then just play for time in the endgame.
Now I know the argument here is who cares, just beat them. But my motivation to play chess isn’t to beat my opponent, it’s to have fun and learn. Most the time I lose concentration because it’s the 5th rook endgame in a row or I’ll just resign after the 10th petty check because it’s truly a waste of my time. My only guess is that people just spam as many games as possible because they want to win their league. I’m probably done playing any chess on here for quite a while, maybe its just me, but I’d like to hear if anyone else feels the same.
Now I know the argument here is who cares, just beat them. But my motivation to play chess isn’t to beat my opponent, it’s to have fun and learn. Most the time I lose concentration because it’s the 5th rook endgame in a row or I’ll just resign after the 10th petty check because it’s truly a waste of my time. My only guess is that people just spam as many games as possible because they want to win their league. I’m probably done playing any chess on here for quite a while, maybe its just me, but I’d like to hear if anyone else feels the same.
The leagues competition ended in February 2022.
I don't think it is driving current play.
Now I know the argument here is who cares, just beat them. But my motivation to play chess isn’t to beat my opponent, it’s to have fun and learn. Most the time I lose concentration because it’s the 5th rook endgame in a row or I’ll just resign after the 10th petty check because it’s truly a waste of my time. My only guess is that people just spam as many games as possible because they want to win their league. I’m probably done playing any chess on here for quite a while, maybe its just me, but I’d like to hear if anyone else feels the same.