- When did you first realize that you're a chess fiend?
- What got you hooked and dedicated to playing it regularly?
- What age were you when it happened?
- What are your chess goals?
- How do you study and prepare for your chess objectives?
- How much do you play? (E.g. how obsessed you are)
- What distinguishes you from your chess peers?
- What do your friends, mate, family and colleagues think about your obsession (if you're obsessed), whether your goals are professional or otherwise?
Why are you into chess?
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Wow, don't assume all of those things about people just because they're on a chess forum.
You have to realize that only a very small amount of people will respond to so many questions.
When did you first realize that you're a chess fiend? - Never been a fiend about the game, but it is something i enjoy playing
What got you hooked and dedicated to playing it regularly? End games...So much to know, so much to learn. Absolutely fascinating.
What age were you when it happened? 50
What are your chess goals? To have fun
How do you study and prepare for your chess objectives? I study what and when i want
How much do you play? (E.g. how obsessed you are) Weekly at the club, occasional Saturdays with friends, and Reno twice a year.
What distinguishes you from your chess peers? How much i enjoy the game. Where as pretty much everyone else is "win...win...win" I would rather just have fun, and learn.
What do your friends, mate, family and colleagues think about your obsession (if you're obsessed), whether your goals are professional or otherwise? The genral concensus is im a nerd, which i proudly wear the nnerd badge of honor. Goals? To have fun, and learn.