Wasting so much time chasing some stupid points and wins and proving a stupid point, instead of spending my time way more productive than struggling on a chair moving pieces on screen.
Closing my account
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Tell me about it. My kids are basically growing up without a father because of my addiction to online chess. I can’t stop losing now though
Apr 15, 2019
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#4
Chess did gave me life lessons, but I'm afraid those lessons I could simply learn them by actually splendid that time outside. I would still play occasionally Otb when I can but online is pure evil.
Apr 15, 2019
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#5
I did closed my account on other sites, but now that I went to my profile I see people whom I played and spoke, studies I did couple years ago,..
It just feels so wrroong ... To completely stop chess... All that knowledge will go for nothing .. I guess I ll give one last chance here.
Well there’s an opportunity cost to playing chess. Most people plateau and are limited by their iq from getting any better. I’ve never studied anything besides tactics, but I imagine even if I did, I could never really improve significantly given my intellectual limitations. So my point is that if you’ve been playing a while, you’ve probably already exhausted your potential development. As for the studying you’ve already done and time you’ve spent, that’s just classic sunk cost.
Apr 15, 2019
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#7
It would be better to reduce the amount of time you play than entirely giving it up.
AIM-AceMove wrote:
All that knowledge will go for nothing ..
What's the goal that would make the knowledge worthwhile? Be careful, that line sounds like a gambler's justification for losing more money.
Apr 15, 2019
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#9
I think chess.com is a great illustration of a global community; I’m glad to be part of it. Of course, not much good being part of world-wide “movement” if one’s personal, family or work lives suffer as a result.
Apr 15, 2019
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#10
imho - anyone playing Chess (any sport, for that matter) for points or a rating, will ultimately become burnt out. I've loved learning this Game of Kings from the ground up, and I can understand how "winning" can become an addiction for some.
Like some have mentioned above, perhaps just some time away from the game/online chess, can reinvigorate your desire to play Chess.
I play simply because I love wrapping my mind around various positions, while exploring what tactics may or may not be available.
May I suggest you dabble with "daily chess", where you can have anywhere from 24 hours to make your next move, up to 2 weeks... the idea is no real pressure other than what expectations you're placing on yourself (& opponent). I couldn't even begin to describe the elation I feel when I've denied myself from making a "good" move, only to find a much better move a day later, when my perception has shifted slightly.
Either way, I hope you stick around & can set some limits to the amount of time you spend with online opponents. #BESTofLUCK
Quick message of support. You’re clearly going to get some trolls on here. Personally, I know where you’re coming from and wish you luck in finding what you need.
Apr 16, 2019
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#14
get some trolls on here... says a banana with a goose head?!
Look OP... to be decent at Chess... you have to be fairly clever, and fairly patient. Ain't no game for a dumdum.
Now if you ain't got the goods... get you play some checker or tiddlywink?
And take the goose as well...
Lion_XVI wrote:
get some trolls on here... says a banana with a goose head?!
Look OP... to be decent at Chess... you have to be fairly clever, and fairly patient. Ain't no game for a dumdum.
Now if you ain't got the goods... get you play some checker or tiddlywink?
And take the goose as well...
It’s a duck.
Apr 16, 2019
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#16
Yes, I feel the same way. It is a horrible addiction. It never gets better. Good luck to you.
Apr 16, 2019
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#17
I'm trying to "self-regulate" my time here so .... I try and limit my play by doing the following:
1. Don't play Blitz during the work-day
2. Limit the amount of daily games you play.
3. Actively switch to doing other things (remember reading?)
It's still difficult though and I tend to read stories about chess or look at Tactics rather than playing. But I'm getting better at regulating. Hope that helps.
Apr 16, 2019
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#18
AIM-AceMove wrote:
Wasting so much time chasing some stupid points and wins and proving a stupid point, instead of spending my time way more productive than struggling on a chair moving pieces on screen.
Without realizing it, the OP has nailed his issue squarely on it's head.
He thinks he's making trolling thread, perhaps a funny or clever one, but his points describe exactly WHY he should quit chess.
This is excellent advice. If he is ever to mature, perhaps later in life enjoy chess for what it is, he'd quit this instant, for his own benefit and that of others. Yes, his presence is detrimental to the spirit of chess, one that is a distraction with his negative vibes and attitude. Who wants to play with someone who has something to prove? If he wins, no doubt he'll be rubbing it in peoples nose. When he loses he'll be whining and making childish threads about excuses.
Yep. Man up OP. and do us all a favor, and quit now ... and not a second later.
Yes
Online Chess is one of the worst addictions. It can damage you seriously. Mentally specially. It can make you feel very depressed, but also can give you joy, but only temporarily for a virtual win against virtual opponent. No point in that. Had more than enough of this ****.