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Once a player realizes their potential it is time to enjoy the game. Play for the pleasure it brings and to hell with the rating.

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Once they reach their potential this happens.

But until then, it's dog eat dog and ratings are everything.

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Originally posted by Hippopotamus
Once they reach their potential this happens.

But until then, it's dog eat dog and ratings are everything.
Potential isn't a static thing...you learn more and improve..at least in theory. If you're concerned about ratings, Hippo, why aren't you playing.

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"John you've been on the go ever since you were born and I
imagine few people in the world today have travelled as much
as you have. Now why?

Well I dunno.
I suppose some of us are cave dwellers, some of us live in houses, some of us like to be loose footed.
I'm a ramblin' man."

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When I say to enjoy the game rather than worry about rating, it is not my belief we should cease to try or improve. Rather, to recognize we have in a manner reached our potential and any growth in playing improvement is going to be limited. We should continue entering tournements, fighting for our clan, and exerting all effort practical. Only now, the enjoyment of the game should take prescedence over gaining a few rating points that will never propel you to world champion level.

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chess sucks

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just pop my lil bubble, why don't cha???
dang it...
and i wuz havin such a GOOD time...
dang it...
i want my money back...
dang it...


rookie:'(

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Originally posted by Evil Pawn 666
Once a player realizes their potential it is time to enjoy the game. Play for the pleasure it brings and to hell with the rating.
What's my potential? Can you tell so I'll know when to stop trying?