Why do YOU play chess? - Chess Forums

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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Do you have a goal? Do you want to be a professional? Making living out of it? Just enjoying it? Something else?

For me personally I set the goal to achieve any chess title , I started chess 4 and a half years ago and my goal is to play chess until I get a CM title at least and then I will decide what is my next goal, quit chess (family, $ , etc. Other problems ), play just for fun, go professional (maybe) , I don't know it yet , because my first goal is still stands and I haven't achieved it yet so it's to early think about the next one.

So why do you play chess?

the_johnjohn

Apr 4, 2017

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ESP-918 wrote:

Do you have a goal? Do you want to be a professional? Making living out of it? Just enjoying it? Something else?

For me personally I set the goal to achieve any chess title , I started chess 4 and a half years ago and my goal is to play chess until I get a CM title at least and then I will decide what is my next goal, quit chess (family, $ , etc. Other problems ), play just for fun, go professional (maybe) , I don't know it yet , because my first goal is still stands and I haven't achieved it yet so it's to early think about the next one.

So why do you play chess?

You want to go professional? What's your official rating? I play chess for fun.

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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I did not said I will go pro read the thread carefully, before answering.

I said u don't know what's going to happen after I reach my goal, I might quit, play just for fun, go pro, be a cosmonaut, no one knows it's just endless possibilities, future .Understand?

You didn't really answer my thread question, why do you play for fun ,? What do you mean for fun? Why you don't run for fun? Why do you play chess? I need more open answer and what is fun for you? It may vary in comparison, some people play online for fun , some go chess clubs every day for fun etc....

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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StupidGM wrote:

My goal is to become the first player ever rated 3000+ in FIDE.

My coach is Stockfish 8. The strong, silent type.

Good answer ,but I would prefer 🔞 people in my thread

zqdw

Apr 4, 2017

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#5

Escapism.

IcyAvaleigh

Apr 4, 2017

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#6

I simply play it because I like it and I it usually fills my time when I have nothing to do

Monie49

Apr 4, 2017

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#7

For fun

BISHOP_e3

Apr 4, 2017

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#8

It keeps me out of gang activity

EuweMaxx

Apr 4, 2017

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#9

I need something to distract me from this continuous marching of Time, which will eventually consume us.

Slow_pawn

Apr 4, 2017

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#10

I played chess with friends and always lost. Not fond of losing so I started playing online and studying. Got hooked from there. I have a personal goal to reach expert but no deadline to get there. I'm a guitarist first, chess second

the_johnjohn

Apr 4, 2017

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ESP-918 wrote:

I did not said I will go pro read the thread carefully, before answering.

I said u don't know what's going to happen after I reach my goal, I might quit, play just for fun, go pro, be a cosmonaut, no one knows it's just endless possibilities, future .Understand?

You didn't really answer my thread question, why do you play for fun ,? What do you mean for fun? Why you don't run for fun? Why do you play chess? I need more open answer and what is fun for you? It may vary in comparison, some people play online for fun , some go chess clubs every day for fun etc....

I think you have a slight communication issue. You did say you might go pro, didn't you? I asked a question related to your post. Get off your high horse and answer. You know what fun is? Chess is fun to me. I also run, for fun and health. Now if you need help with the definition of fun I can help.

the_johnjohn

Apr 4, 2017

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ESP-918 wrote:

I did not said I will go pro read the thread carefully, before answering.

I said u don't know what's going to happen after I reach my goal, I might quit, play just for fun, go pro, be a cosmonaut, no one knows it's just endless possibilities, future .Understand?

You didn't really answer my thread question, why do you play for fun ,? What do you mean for fun? Why you don't run for fun? Why do you play chess? I need more open answer and what is fun for you? It may vary in comparison, some people play online for fun , some go chess clubs every day for fun etc....

I think you have a slight communication issue. You did say you might go pro, didn't you? I asked a question related to your post. Get off your high horse and answer. You know what fun is? Chess is fun to me. I also run, for fun and health. Now if you need help with the definition of fun I can help.

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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the_johnjohn wrote:

ESP-918 wrote:

I did not said I will go pro read the thread carefully, before answering.

I said u don't know what's going to happen after I reach my goal, I might quit, play just for fun, go pro, be a cosmonaut, no one knows it's just endless possibilities, future .Understand?

You didn't really answer my thread question, why do you play for fun ,? What do you mean for fun? Why you don't run for fun? Why do you play chess? I need more open answer and what is fun for you? It may vary in comparison, some people play online for fun , some go chess clubs every day for fun etc....

I think you have a slight communication issue. You did say you might go pro, didn't you? I asked a question related to your post. Get off your high horse and answer. You know what fun is? Chess is fun to me. I also run, for fun and health. Now if you need help with the definition of fun I can help.

Have a nice day ! Blocked !

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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Want to be a smart azz on my thread the_johnjohn, that's what you get , have your own fun until you change your attitude

Yorrdamma

Apr 4, 2017

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I have a love-hate relationship with chess. I love to play it; I hate being a grandpatzer. Still it is a good exercise for my ageing brain and I find the games often quite entertaining. My goal is to try not to look like a moron in my games. I wish I had the eidetic memory and the ability to visualize a chessboard in my head but nature did not bless me with these, and I think they are essential to being a master or grandmaster. But, I play on, and usually enjoy it.

Monie49

Apr 4, 2017

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ESP-918

Your thread? Really?!?!

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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Yorrdamma wrote:

I have a love-hate relationship with chess. I love to play it; I hate being a grandpatzer. Still it is a good exercise for my ageing brain and I find the games often quite entertaining. My goal is to try not to look like a moron in my games. I wish I had the eidetic memory and the ability to visualize a chessboard in my head but nature did not bless me with these, and I think they are essential to being a master or grandmaster. But, I play on, and usually enjoy it.

Age shouldn't be an obstacle, keep going, never quit ! If you can't be a GM , you still can be a strong, respected player, keep it up.

ESP-918

Apr 4, 2017

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Monie49 wrote:

ESP-918

Your thread? Really?!?!

Yes , any problem with that !?

sharkey101

Apr 4, 2017

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#19

I enjoy the game and the competition. My goal is to improve my ratings in blitz and 15 10.

Pikelemi

Apr 4, 2017

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#20

Chess must be the only sport/activity where almost everybody starts out with the intention to be a high rated GM in a couple of years. Do they ever look at the ratio of GM (1541 at the moment) compared to the number of 'normal' chess players (e.g 17.000.000+ on chess.com) ?