How can I stop being afraid of playing games because it may "ruin my elo" after getting to my peak elo rating ? Also, do you consider losing streaks as part of the learning process ?
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What's the most fascinating move that has ever played on a chess game in your opinion ? and by who ?

My question is also about cognitive science and chess. Do you have any experience coaching chess players with dementia?
My father was a very good chess player, and I noticed his decline in chess a year before he was diagnosed with dementia. Has any research been done in this area and how dementia affects chess players?
How do you specifically break down the game in chess to make the most precise moves? Also, How do you tactically think or train like a Titled player.

How did you become a Candidate Master, and what it takes to achieve that?
Do you have to live in Canada

I often see the advance variation against the Caro-Kan described as the most challenging for Black to face. However, the advance variation against the French defense is not generally viewed as one of White's best choices. Given Black can get their bad French Bishop outside the pawn chain in the Caro-Kan, I presume it has something to do with the pawn structure that makes the Advance Caro better than the Advance French? Is it just that in the French Black can play c5 in one move to attack White's central pawn chain while in the Caro Black has to move their c-pawn twice? Or am I way off the mark here?

How can I improve? I'm currently at 1900-2100 here on chess.com in all time controls. My peak is 2178. What is the best way to improve going forward. I would like to be able to reach 2300-2400 somewhat soon, (Maybe within a year). I've never played rated OTB tournaments. Also I've only been playing chess for about 18-20 months. I'm 19. Is it still possible to get an IM or GM title eventually?
how do i prepare for an OTB tournament fast and efficently