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em4rck
Nov 5, 2022
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i recently got super into chess but i cant stop wondering if its not too late for me to actually achieve something because all GMs started play at 7 or 10

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tygxc
Nov 5, 2022
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#2

@1

"if its not too late for me to actually achieve something because all GMs started play at 7 or 10"
++ If you equate 'achieve something' to 'GM', then yes, it probably is too late.
However a more modest goal: 2000, CM, FM, or even IM may still be in reach.

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sirenculture
Nov 5, 2022
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#3

no i dont think its too late you'll just have to either work harder or play for longer

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titi5
Nov 5, 2022
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#4
A 6 year diffrence doesn’t mean much you still got time
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prince_of_space0
Nov 5, 2022
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#5

no, because age doesn't matter in playing chess.

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Radiant_Knights
Nov 5, 2022
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#6
There’s no age limit. You can literally work towards your goal, even if you take a lifetime, and finally achieve GM status at 65. If you’re hungry enough for it, you won’t stop.
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mejurist
Nov 5, 2022
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Being a prodigy ≠ being a good chess player, or rather while being a prodigy equates to being a good chess player, you don’t have to be a prodigy to become a good chess player. Practice, practice, practice.