Here is why I want to quit chess (at least for some time). Change my mind if you care to.
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tuvalangenius
Dec 6, 2023
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#1
I have always enjoyed playing chess as it gives me an opportunity to challenge my mind in ways that are impossible with other games. The problem is that when I lose I get so angry and sad that I think it is not worth it. I can do more productive things in the time that I am playing chess. Change my mind if I am wrong.
Dec 6, 2023
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#2
at the end of the day chess is a board game. if you aren't enjoying it then dont play it.
although before you make a rushed decision to quit chess, i think you should take a break for a little while. read this article about tilt chess, and try to employ some of the tips, hopefully it will help you stay calm when you play.
https://nextlevelchess.blog/no-more-tilt/
Dec 6, 2023
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#3
Perhaps move to casual only chess. Play bots and friends and unrated and do puzzles. Get the brain benefits, none (or less) of the frustration. I mean, puzzles alone are quite fun and good for the brain.
@1
"when I lose I get so angry and sad"
++ Channel the negative emotions of the loss towards a positive goal: improving. Whenever you lose a game stop playing and analyse it thoroughly so as to learn from your mistakes.
"I can do more productive things in the time that I am playing chess."
++ 'The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman.
The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life' - Morphy
Dec 6, 2023
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#5
But your home page says:
"It doesn't matter that we are weak chess players."
So, I guess you don't mean that.
Dec 6, 2023
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#6
Chess_Player_lol wrote:
at the end of the day chess is a board game. if you aren't enjoying it then dont play it.
although before you make a rushed decision to quit chess, i think you should take a break for a little while. read this article about tilt chess, and try to employ some of the tips, hopefully it will help you stay calm when you play.
https://nextlevelchess.blog/no-more-tilt/
Thank you I will check that article. Maybe a temporary break from chess can solve some of my problems.
Dec 6, 2023
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DelightfulLiberty wrote:
Perhaps move to casual only chess. Play bots and friends and unrated and do puzzles. Get the brain benefits, none (or less) of the frustration. I mean, puzzles alone are quite fun and good for the brain.
I agree with you about the benefits of puzzles. I have been neglecting puzzles recently but I will try to solve more of them every day.
Dec 6, 2023
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#8
tygxc wrote:
@1
"when I lose I get so angry and sad"
++ Channel the negative emotions of the loss towards a positive goal: improving. Whenever you lose a game stop playing and analyse it thoroughly so as to learn from your mistakes.
"I can do more productive things in the time that I am playing chess."
++ 'The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman.
The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life' - Morphy
Yes I should analyze my games much more often. Thanks
Dec 6, 2023
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#9
tuvalangenius wrote:
tygxc wrote:
@1
"when I lose I get so angry and sad"
++ Channel the negative emotions of the loss towards a positive goal: improving. Whenever you lose a game stop playing and analyse it thoroughly so as to learn from your mistakes.
"I can do more productive things in the time that I am playing chess."
++ 'The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman.
The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life' - Morphy
Yes I should analyze my games much more often. Thanks
You should always analyze your games, especially the losses.
Dec 6, 2023
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#10
DrSpudnik wrote:
But your home page says:
"It doesn't matter that we are weak chess players."
So, I guess you don't mean that.
I had written that in my profile many days before I considered quitting chess. Reading the responses to my post I think my original statement might have some truth to it. Thank you for responding!
“The master has failed more times then the beginner has even tried” . I think if we can internalise this then we can brush off our mistakes and keep enjoying the game without getting overly sad or angry. Good luck in whatever you decide.
Oct 23, 2024
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#12
Bro I am quitting chess. I like the game a lot! but I hate many things, espesially online chess. Like there are 100s of cheaters cheating freely without any fear, I report them but chess.com doesnt take any step most of the time. Second thing is sportsmanship, This game totally lacks sportsmanship, Today only, I mouse sliped blundered my queen, I begged my opponent to show some sportsmanship and dont capture it, but he didnt care, instead he said I wont leave free queen I am not a mf like you. Third is that the way to improve is just to memorise different positions. Why the fk. I play chess to enjoy not to do puzzles all the day and keep memorising the position.
At last I have played chess for around 2 years, so its hard to leave chess, but 1 thing is sure that this game especially online chess gives me a lot of depression and frustration on regular basis. I QUIT CHESS
Maybe I'll play over the board sometimes but I will never touch online chess ever again!