Is it possible for someone that only begins playing chess in their mid fifty's ever reach a competen
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Does anyone have an opinion?
Oh brother, sorry about that.
The problem is I suffered a stroke and this game is tough to learn, but I really enjoy it even though learning is tough.
May 22, 2016
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Advancing in the game at any age is not an easy endeavor and requires inordinate time and effort.
But chess is a very elastic game. It really doesn't matter how advanced or skillful you are, especially with the internet. You can have an interesting game with someone else around your own skill or level. Chess is a very hard game to master, but only if mastering it is your goal. Playing and enjoying the game is easy.
Assume you were going for "competent level" in the title. Depends how you define it of course, but at least until senility/dementia sets in, we can always improve. Sorry to hear about your stroke but I certainly admire your resolve. Maybe try hammering some more ChessMentor courses as well as playing?
I have a 72 y. o. friend who started just after he retired from work. He's about 1500 FIDE now.
Thank you everyone!
stay encouraged,
baddogno's recommendation on Chess Mentor will be helpful,
batgirl wrote:
Advancing in the game at any age is not an easy endeavor and requires inordinate time and effort.
But chess is a very elastic game. It really doesn't matter how advanced or skillful you are, especially with the internet. You can have an interesting game with someone else around your own skill or level. Chess is a very hard game to master, but only if mastering it is your goal. Playing and enjoying the game is easy.
This is a great answer