Originally posted by Red NightUm, yeah, THAT's my problem!! I'm so awesome at it but dislike it so much that my ratings are a regular Dorian Gray reflection of my true feelings for the game. Why couldn't you bring this up in may when I was feeling horrible?? I may borrow this idea some time -- I'll send you royalties.
Is it possible for a great chess player to play great chess if he hates the game?
Seriously, I think they can do well and even very well, but not play to their potential because they don't have the heart.