Chess/life balance?
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Aug 29, 2021
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Degree study first. Chess study second. No contest. Enjoy chess for the game, maybe play unrated to reduce stress until the thesis is in the bag. Good luck 😁
Aug 29, 2021
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First the obvious stuff: your degree should definitely be a priority number one. If you need to take a break from chess to finish your education properly, then take a break.
Improvement in chess is not linear. It is not unheard of when after absorbing new material you begin to play worse. Before you learn to use something, you will often abuse it. But if you keep on going, you'll eventually see the improvement.
Thanks everyone! Agree 100% on point #1, I have been using it as a little break from writing 
Knowing that I can treat myself to more chess afterwards will be a good motivation
Chess is a hobby for 99% of players. Sure it's fun and enjoyable and a good way to learn valuable skills, as well as a nice activity to work on raising your ratings and being involved in competition, but in the end it won't help you in the real world. Don't let it get in the way of your life goals and plans (education, career, family, etc.)
Hello all! Basically, I am finishing my degree and I am finding chess much harder than even a few weeks ago! I find myself missing more moves and tactics and generally feeling lost. Blunder rate/ accuracy has tanked, and my time management is
Unfortunately it's making the game more stressy, and I think I may need to lay off for a bit until I get my thesis submitted. Hopefully the game will still be around after a few months
I'm new to the game so my "chess brain" is obviously not fully developed! But I am curious if this is something that happens in general when people go through different phases of their lives, or if it's something you can train yourself out of?? Any tips in the meantime? I love the game and want to make it a lifelong hobby.