Do People Quit Chess After They've "Maxed Out" Their Potential?

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defenserulz

-or keep trying to find ways of getting better

-keep playing for love of the game

-play less and invest less in study

-coach others

What usually happens? 

notmtwain

I think that many people are addicted and keep trying despite diminishing returns.

u0110001101101000

I think most people stop improving after a few years, but keep playing for decades!