start with endings where you can become as good as Magnus, move from there. Also if you see the dumb mistakes GMs make at time that can be heartening,
We are all human
An epiphany
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JGambit wrote:
start with endings where you can become as good as Magnus, move from there. Also if you see the dumb mistakes GMs make at time that can be heartening,
We are all human
As much as I'm obsessed with endings, I won't ever be as good as Magnus there. And that's fine, because Chess is fun :)
Hello,
I had an epiphany today, though I should note not an entirely new one. I realized that by focusing on selfish considerations in regards to my interests, I've avoided much joy that can be attained by a more simplistic, child-like approach. Such selfish considerations have hindered me in chess in particular. An example would be my actions after analyzing an ending. I think to myself, "You understand this ending to an extent, but you'll never be Magnus Carlsen. He'll always be better than you, and you have nothing you can do about it." These things not only make me less happy, but they also hinder my chess growth! Such haunting thoughts distract from the true purpose of studying chess: to learn, coincidentally, about chess, to enjoy chess, to understand chess, to love chess!
Anyways, I realize now that by loving chess, it's easier to grow at chess and to get better at chess. As Bobby Fischer said, "You can only get better at chess if you love the game."