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is it too late to become a GM or at least a IM
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Mar 16, 2015
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TunjiGold wrote:
I want to know is it too late for me to become grand master or at least an international master. I really work hard to become one.
Are you dead?
The answer to the question above is the same as the answer to my question, regardless of what that answer is.
No MEGA_TROLL, that's not accurate.
There are many kinds of ways mental shortcomings or gaps in knowledge can be overcome that physiological ones cannot. If he was put in a lab with a team of research scientists and the best players in the world and hundreds spent all their time helping him, AND he has a really remarkable like 1 in a million talent added to that, and he develops a huge obsession with the game, then it could become a reality that he will become a GM. It could. For all you know, he may be a world champion in a game vaguely similar to chess already - chinese chess or something similiar - and it might turn out that that such training and experience makes can easily be adapted to chess. Korchnoi played at GM strength in his 80s. Your grandfather however would not be able to overcome certain physical restrictions though no matter what. All kinds of drastic results might be possible with a mental game, not with a physical sport like tennis. So it's stupid to say there's the same chance.
The question is absurd of course, but if we're going to answer we may as well get it right.
Mar 16, 2015
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MEGA_TROLL wrote:
Is it too late for my grandfather who never played tennis in his whole life to become the best tennis player in the world?
The answer to the question above is the same as the answer to my question, regardless of what that answer is.
Actually, he doesn't say what kind of tennis, and many grandfathers are sitting in one of these that you see in this youtube video! So maybe he can become world champion!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Dw8NY9mqE
TunjiGold wrote:
Thank you Jack, even if all of your answers is Yes, it's too late I will still play chess and prove all of you wrong
No you wont. There are an abundance of these threads, and all they prove is that a year or two from now, your rating will be very similar to your current rating.
TunjiGold wrote:
I want to know is it too late for me to become grand master or at least an international master. I really work hard to become one.
Scottrf wrote:
TunjiGold wrote:
Thank you Jack, even if all of your answers is Yes, it's too late I will still play chess and prove all of you wrong
No you wont. There are an abundance of these threads, and all they prove is that a year or two from now, your rating will be very similar to your current rating.
He's a novice so depending on how many hours a day he puts in he could make expert in a couple of years. Though IM is still a very slim chance.
1 time i wanted to be a GM, then realized i dont want to put the effort in. I was so relieved...
TheGreatOogieBoogie wrote:
Scottrf wrote:
TunjiGold wrote:
Thank you Jack, even if all of your answers is Yes, it's too late I will still play chess and prove all of you wrong
No you wont. There are an abundance of these threads, and all they prove is that a year or two from now, your rating will be very similar to your current rating.
He's a novice so depending on how many hours a day he puts in he could make expert in a couple of years. Though IM is still a very slim chance.
Could but wont. If this is your question you'll give up before making expert.
I want to know, is it too late for me to become a medical doctor? I'm very interested in things like aspirin and thermometers and I am willing to work very hard. I will even read a single book or take a single class.
Anyone can become a doctor though, you just have to put in time.
leiph18 wrote:
I want to know, is it too late for me to become a medical doctor? I'm very interested in things like aspirin and thermometers and I am willing to work very hard. I will even read a single book or take a single class.
We all want that "magic pill" that will put us over the top, without having to put in the work.
Every one wants to become a GM or IM lately on this site, it is getting ridiculous.
leiph18 wrote:
I want to know, is it too late for me to become a medical doctor? I'm very interested in things like aspirin and thermometers and I am willing to work very hard. I will even read a single book or take a single class.
lol
Yes, anyone can achieve most anything.
And of course by anyone I mean healthy (mentally and physically), wealthy, motivated, at least average intelligence, organized individuals with access to professors, trainers, and/or competitions with high class opponents.
You know, the type of person you only occasionally see while walking around a city, taking public transportation, while you're standing in line, or in a waiting room, or at family holidays... wait, now that I think about it I guess I didn't mean just ANYONE.
Lets add this to the fairy tale list of the most popular demands:
1. is it too late to become a GM or at least a IM?
2. can you tell me what opening i should play?
3. Im a tactical player, what opening should i play?
4. Im a tactical player, im looking for an opening that will give me an advantage and is safe
5. Im a tactical player looking for an opening that will let me win out of the opening
6. Im an agressive player, what opening should i play?
7. Im an agressive player looking for an agressive opening
8. Im a tactical/agressive player looking for an opening with a lot of tactics
9. I know the <insert opening here> 20 moves deep. How can i keep my opponent from leaving book lines?
10. I study openings 12 hours a day, and lose in the middlegame, can anyone tell me why?
Haha or:
I study openings a lot, and I lose in the middlegame. Can anyone give me some book recommendations? I'm trying to decide between [opening book #1] and [opening book #2].
(I've actually heard this being asked, and yes, they began with admitting they're uncomfortable after the opening phase and they know their weakness is middelgames).
I_Am_Second wrote:
leiph18 wrote:
I want to know, is it too late for me to become a medical doctor? I'm very interested in things like aspirin and thermometers and I am willing to work very hard. I will even read a single book or take a single class.
We all want that "magic pill" that will put us over the top, without having to put in the work.
leiph18 wrote:
Haha or:
I study openings a lot, and I lose in the middlegame. Can anyone give me some book recommendations? I'm trying to decide between [opening book #1] and [opening book #2].
(I've actually heard this being asked, and yes, they began with admitting they're uncomfortable after the opening phase and they know their weakness is middelgames).
I understand that beginners are taught the importance of open games, and tactics, but that doesnt always mean youre "tactical"
I want to know is it too late for me to become grand master or at least an international master. I really work hard to become one.
Wouldn't you rather be a doctor, or a pilot, or a lawyer or something else rather than a titled player?