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Getting Bored of Chess and what to do as a Teenager
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Focus on school, stop trying to be GothamChess. (Seriously, that guy is so annoying).
He's actually not that bad compared to how some people are annoying it could be a lot worse
Drop out of school and spend all your time playing chess and become a Grandmaster. d=(^o^)=b
Tips from a 12 year old
Also, stop disrespecting Levy @655Psyfox
GreenDuck5 wrote:
Also, stop disrespecting Levy @655Psyfox
No
Why
Apr 21, 2024
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#30
school should be a main focus, play chess in your free time when your finished with all your studies, but don't play chess to often, it eventually will become a habit and get in your way
detroitlions8 wrote:
I have always loved chess. But sometimes I feel like since I have baseball and school it is wasting my time. As a High Schooler trying to get 1500 by the end of the year am I getting too caught up in chess or should I keep trying to play? I know some people say that you should only play when you are enjoying the game but sometimes after playing for 1 or 2 years and only getting to 1300 I feel like I might be getting caught up in the numbers. Sometimes I feel like I want to quit chess and save time but at the same time it just feels like all the hard work and enjoyment went for nothing. Any advice?
you should have tried when you were my age
Apr 21, 2024
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#32
It's okay to step away from chess for a while if you're feeling burnt out.
Apr 21, 2024
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#33
I believe you should shift your priorities to where your heart is at. If you don't enjoy chess as much, then it is okay to play it less. You are correct about getting caught up in the numbers; that isn't too important. What is more important is that you have a purpose for your chess. I recommend reading this: https://www.chess.com/blog/KeSetoKaiba/chess-motivation-through-purpose
You can also still be active in chess, but play less frequently. You can solve puzzles, analyze chess games, watch chess videos and so on. Playing is a big element for improvement because it helps cement what you are learning and gives you a constant stream of experience, but if you feel less ambition for chess improvement currently, then acknowledging the time element and choosing something else is all right too.
Whatever you decide on: best of luck choosing what is best for you. Chess will always be here for you if you ever want to come back 
Apr 21, 2024
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#34
tygxc wrote:
@1
"I have always loved chess." ++ Great Wonderful start. I agree loving chess is great.
"trying to get 1500 by the end of the year"
++ That is a modest goal. 1500 is a matter of blunder checking before moving. That's funny. Tell me another joke. 1500 chess.com rapid rating was a personal goal of mine and I remember how HAPPY I was when I finally reached my goal I crossed 1500 in less than a year, but I worked a ton on my chess just about everyday. 1500 takes WAY more than just blunder-checking. It is true that games at 1500 usually have many errors on both sides, but their 1500 opponents are also less likely to punish those like a titled player would. This means that making a few suboptimal moves isn't the end of the world, but to call most 1500 moves "blunders" seems too harsh to me. Maybe we just have different definitions for how bad a move must be to be considered a "blunder."
"should I keep trying to play?" ++ Chess is a game, meant to be fun.
If it is fun to you, then play. If it is no fun to you, then quit. Agreed. Chess is a hobby for most. I don't enjoy losing and I don't love every second of my chess struggles, but it feels worth it when I reach my personal goals. Chess needs to be fun overall, or you will get burnt out from it. This is true for most things though.
"after playing for 1 or 2 years and only getting to 1300"
++ Analyse your lost games and learn from your mistakes. Yes! When I reached 1500 rating within a year, I was playing a lot and analyzing all of my games.
"save time" ++ You cannot save time, you can only spend time.
How you want to spend your time is up to you. 100 percent agree. You have great advice @tygxc I think it just isn't communicated as well as it could be and a bit "off" with some of the rating-related comments.
"all the hard work and enjoyment went for nothing"
++ Enjoyment lasts forever. If you are only 1300 then you did not work hard. If you enjoyed the chess journey, then it wasn't for nothing. Your hard work lead to that enjoyment. I agree here. The 1300 part I severely disagree with. I know many people who work super hard on their chess, but are below 1300. You can still work hard on your chess, yet lack free time to study/play. You could also be very hardworking, yet just not be approaching chess the right way. There are many reasons someone's potential progress can be held back. Just saying they didn't work hard enough misses the mark.
"it is wasting my time"
++ It is your life and your time, so it is up to you how you use it. Back on track again. Baseball could similarly be "wasting your time." Both chess and baseball are unlikely to pay you substantial money in your future and unlikely to be anything more than a hobby. That's okay though. If you enjoy baseball, or chess, then have fun working hard at it!
"I have baseball and school"
++ You set your priorities. You will probably not live from either chess, or baseball, so school should be a priority. Between chess and baseball you can chose either, or both. Yup! You could also invest more time into one and then switch back to more time with the other. It is your life to decide. Best of luck navigating this @detroitlions8
Overall helpful, but I disagree with the harshness of some of these points. My own comments are in bold above for clarity.
Apr 21, 2024
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#35
654Psyfox wrote:
Focus on school, stop trying to be GothamChess. (Seriously, that guy is so annoying).
Gotham is the Goat! GG!
Apr 21, 2024
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#36
ChessMasteryOfficial wrote:
It's okay to step away from chess for a while if you're feeling burnt out.
You might want to come back within 6 months so you don't forget your principles, but it's ok to take a short break.
Apr 21, 2024
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#37
JBarryChess wrote:
I have found that worrying about your rating can suck the fun out of chess. Just play to win and relax.
yup.
Apr 21, 2024
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#38
Brain wrote:
11 It’s very unlikely to make millions with sports. Chess can also potentially pay millions, but it’s also extremely unlikely
It is so much more unlikely for chess to have big money compared to traditional sports. For starters just compare prize money
Apr 21, 2024
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#39
654Psyfox wrote:
GreenDuck5 wrote:
Also, stop disrespecting Levy @655Psyfox
No
You drove your Chevy to the Levy but the Levy was dry?
I also think if member detroitlions8 changed his user name to GoPackGo he'd enjoy chess more. lmao.