life is good, chess is bad
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2024
- its just a casual video but i sounded really sad in it, it wasn't supposed to be this dramatic i swear.
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just a quick explanation at where ive been :p
I’m reminded of the Paul Morphy quote “Being good at chess is the sign of a gentleman, being great at chess is the sign of a wasted life”
Chess is a great hobby but there are so many more important things to see and experience in life. If you locked yourself in your room and studied chess all day you’d definitely regret it at 25
I withdrew from a 9 round tournament recently at round 2 even though I won round 2. I realised I was not enjoying myself at all and not enjoying the game. i think life outside of chess has a big impact on your game. You need to be content in life to be able to enjoy chess properly. It's not the other way around.
Chess is good, life is bad
This.
I am not a top player or anything, I am around 2400 online which is in the top 99.9% percentile, but either way I would like to share my heartfelt advice to you.
The truth is that it's not about how much time you spend training but almost entirely on the quality of that training. If the training is not accurate I promise you that you will just stall or pretty much see no progress at all no matter how much time you spend on it. Which I agree is extremely disheartening and discouraging.
So through all my experience I've had with the game I am going to tell you the secret to improving. Chess as a whole is conformed by many many skills which I am not gonna detail one by one here. But all of them can be practiced simultaneously in 1 single activity: Puzzle Rush. So from my experience this is the correct training strategy:
Do a couple of 3 minutes puzzle rush to see what is the maximum you can do, let's say for example 20. Then set yourself a next milestone, let's say for example 24. Then first do puzzle rush but survival without timer until you can do 24 consistently, then do 5 minutes puzzle rush until you can do those 24 consistently. And finally you go down to 3 minutes until you can reach the 24 maximum milestone. Once you reach the milestone you can play games and you will immediately see an improvement in rating and skill level. Then you can set a new milestone for example 26 and do the same, and so on until you reach 54 where i'm at or even beyond.
Now it's important that you do not play any games, or very very few at least until you get to the next milestone. Because if you do play before you get to the milestone you will most likely lose the game and therefore might get discouraged.
I really haven't spent that much time practicing and have seen big progress through this methodology.
But remember, still it will take time, lots of practice but mostly you have to trust the process even when all hope seems lost. But I promise you that you will see no stall at all and you will be constantly improving and getting better.
By the way, I love your videos and content and the passion you bring to what you do. You are a very talented individual with a great tool set of genetic skills and I have no doubt you will succeed in whatever you do chesswise and life overall.
A lot of my motivation in chess comes directly from who I study. Lately it's been David Bronstein. Seeing the creativity of him is inspiring. Mindlessly doing tactics all the time, or endgame studies would burn me out, and has in the past. Going through game collections of attacking players fuels my desire to progress. Maybe that wouldn't help you, but I think the "monkey see, monkey do" part of chess can be fun and motivating.
I totally understand, motivation for many things is hard, especially language learning too(chess can be like a language in some ways) , I'm fluent in Japanese but I have to always keep it up and it's been 25 years, and it's very painful to try to get to a more native level, and I had to learn to accept all the things I probably won't improve unless I put in very focused time on very subtle annoying areas that I don't need for just getting by idk it takes a lot of work keeping it up while I'm not living in Japan, but it's been a part of me for 80%+ of my life so I can't just quit. Somedays I get wayyy more into it than other though too. Tottally get you that you can get burned out or need some time off sometimes.
Recently i heard a quote from a dutch GM from the past .It was how chess has the great power to attract lonely souls but has absolutely no healing factor .I think that everyone devoting a chunk of time to chess should hear it .I love chess but it is almost like a socially acceptable/admirable drug
It's natural to feel this way. All passionate 'serious-to-improve' chess players have gone through such emotional processes - after defeats, after tournaments etc. I also had the experience, more than once, while playing at international tournaments.
Some advice: 1) Use Kasparov's advice, after finding and understanding your errors in a game, move on. Don't overthink it.
2) Take a break from chess when you feel so. It's very productive
3) Try a more enriched, wider or more philosophical understanding of chess in general. Chess is not broccoli. It does have some serious self-destructive effects. Yet, only such things are attractive to us....
Everyone experiences hard times in chess, even though we work hard it take time for everything to come together and to see improvements. At times it's really frustrating but keep in mind that it's a long journey with ups and downs more like a marathon not a speed run. Sometimes life is difficult and I find a refuge in chess, sometimes life is good and chess sucks, sometimes everything or nothing works. I'm sure you'll power through those hard times.
yeah i can relate. i dont get much time for chess between work and other things. sometimes i enjoy it and other times the struggle is real.
my friend almost died, she might still die, this brings comfort during these weird and scary moments, thank you for that, means a lot
Sending lots of love to you, I hope everything turns out okay for her and you, it must be really really difficult to be going through that and I’m so so sorry ❤️❤️
Ah, yes, I see... My chess isn't doing very well either
You have every reason to be proud of what you have given to the chess community so far and you'll be missed if you end here. But there ARE other things in life than chess and chess will always be here waiting for your comeback. Took me 25 years...
May I ask what your rating is?
chess is bad, your teapot is awesome
thank you for your video, you're so real for that
Chess burnout is very real. Especially when you're putting a lot of work in and you aren't seeing any benefit in the short term. A break can definitely be the best thing for your relationship with the game. Clearly you've been very passionate about chess, at some point that passion will reignite.
On the OTB point, you didn't mention if the games you're beating yourself up over are online or OTB. I personally find online games much more tilting, even though the stakes and time investment are lower, and I'm playing for imaginary website points. They still have the capability to ruin my mood more than OTB.
I don't know if you attend a club, but if you have one nearby and haven't given it a shot I would recommend it. The community of people to play with for fun / talk about chess / whatever can be invigorating.
Otherwise, enjoy your break, chess isn't going anywhere, it'll be there waiting for when you're ready.
Chess is difficult and stressful even at club player level. And it can also take up so much time. Naturally, our energy for it will ebb and flow with life. That’s OK. 🙂 I’ve stopped and started with chess a good few times over the years (decades…) but each time I revisit it, I enjoy it at a new level with a fresh understanding. Enjoy a break if you need it and look forward to coming back to it with a revitalised perspective. 🙏
I think everyone feels unmotivated about anything they do in life for so long. Keep doing what you're doing. Your path will become clearer as you go.
Thanks for sharing your truth 🙏🏻
If it is for you, your passion for the game will come back. If not there is something else you will discover. Maybe a travelogue of your Brussels adventure! Best Wishes from Nashville USA!
keep your head up zara
Thank you
Hi zara what is your fide rating
It happens theres a time when your Chess is not good. but it means there is more room for improvement. Take Breaks but Don't stop. It's natural i feel you 😇♥️
above everything hope you're doing well mentally!!😃also hope you keep finding ways to be proud of yourself!!
Taking a vacation and time for yourself to find something else to entertain your mind. The chess will translate into something for you soon I believe. Also I'm going to try some peppermint tea later tonight also as I have been getting into various herbal teas recently! :>
I agree !
chess can be a really toxic game.......
relatable tbh
As an amateur player, I understand a bit about daily life and chess. I have also made some videos myself. You want to do so many things, upload content, improve in chess, but once you're an adult, you have other responsibilities, and although there is some time, you don't always feel up to it. However, I love chess, and it's one of the reasons I get out of bed, and that's why I put in the effort :)
whats your chess elo?
Me: chess is bad, life is bad... it's all the fault of sicilian defence, kan variation :p
Don't worry this too will pass ❤
I enjoyed watching this video
Sometimes the best way to motivate oneself is to take a step back! Don't worry about it :)
Yes, Chess is bad 😉 I play chess only for fun. I'm not a good player, but I'm happy with this. To play chess on a high level, it's hard work.
My motivaton is even tho i dont like the game i will keep playing just to beat a gm without title
I agree (I dont want to study chess, I just want a world title😪)
Are there any clubs near you? I guess I’m lucky that my small city has a uni with a chess club. Have you tried a coach?
Hopefully the passion sparks for you again soon Zara! I’m sure it will ❤
Also, that sheepy looks like he’s judging you 😂
New checkers ark??
For me it's the opposite
Hola, como la gustaria que fuera el mundo
You are cute ❤
Sorry I left a comment on here that was meant for a climate change video I deleted it 🤣
I was so confused I thought you hated me 😭
You will look better with a black man.