Chess for fun or for rating???
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Yes, it's very true people care more about their rating, even I'm guilty of this. It could be for external validation, let's say you're part of a club and people look at your account, you want them to see a high rating, or it could be that dopamine rush from seeing that big number.
It's not a problem until you value it above enjoying this wonderful game.
Nowadays people worry more about their rating than about their chess improvement.
It's a game, and games aren't only to be mastered, but also for entertainment.
What is your opinion on this?