Originally posted by RahimKKings Gambit hey!
O dear! You are telling me that someone who finds the thread helpful and wants it to continue would not reply after I wrote:
Do you guys find this helpful? Did the moves make sense? Why do you think Morphy played this?
I'm not getting any feedback so I'm ending this thread. If you want it to continue please answer the above questions?
How can you n ...[text shortened]... ctually seeing the whole game with real examples of the theory being used is way more helpful.
GMs used to play it in those days and the chess was a lot more exciting.
Originally posted by RahimKit's obvious people have appreciated all of your efforts. every time you voice your frustration, there have been loads of people who immediately jump in to say it. and active people are always just the tip of the iceberg, the vast majority will not give any sign of their existence no matter how you try to lure them.
O dear! You are telling me that someone who finds the thread helpful and wants it to continue would not reply after I wrote:
Do you guys find this helpful? Did the moves make sense? Why do you think Morphy played this?
I'm not getting any feedback so I'm ending this thread. If you want it to continue please answer the above questions?
How can you not post then??
it would probably be a good idea to have a counter for how many times a thread is viewed. that way you'd see that people actually read the thread even if they're lurking.
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I didn't read or practice anything you wrote but I think it's good that you did post those threads and I'll give them a peak at some point I am sure.
but...
These "good bye" annoucements really come off as a big LOOK AT ME! ploy. If you are tired of chess then go away and we look forward to seeing you when you return. There is no need to announce it, when we look around and don't see you we will know you are gone.
It's about chess, it's not about you. Relax, just because noone threw you a parade when you posted something helpful doesn't mean you didn't do a good thing.
Everyone needs a break now and again. Don't be so needy for attention.
Originally posted by RahimKYou are a miserable offender. You want to quit chess but would not hesitate to make money teaching chess? Isn't that something huh?
Well I have offically lost interest in playing chess. All my chess goals I had set have been accomplished.
waffle .... waffle ...
I intend to continue teaching chess and concentrating more on my students games and helping them improve. I also hope to get a few more students to teach for next year.
Rhp, well I did what I can for you guys. waffle .... waffle ...
So long everyone.
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Originally posted by RahimKWell, this is very sad. I really think that you are giving up far too soon. To say that "all my chess goals I had set have been accomplished" seems a bit strange, as by most people's standards you are still in the early stages of a chess career and would surely continue to improve if you just kept on playing.
Well I have offically lost interest in playing chess. All my chess goals I had set have been accomplished.
I joined a chess club in Feb 2004 and joined the CFC in May of that year. I planned on getting over 1800 and making the Top 20 list of for our City before my 2 years were up of playing in rated tournaments, so May 2006. I accomplished both after winni ...[text shortened]... 't well ........ I offered. If you want to improve, they are there.
So long everyone.
Do you have so little ambition that a rating of 1800 seems like an accomplishment? You said "I don't see any benefit of getting to 2000". But what benefit is there in quitting at 1800 when any reasonably talented player (which you obviously are) should want to get a lot better than that.
But if you're really not interested in playing chess, why do you want to teach it? Chess teachers should be enthusiastic about the game. They don't necessarily need to have a high rating, but they should at least enjoy playing. I was very lucky in my youth to have received chess coaching from several extremely competent teachers. They varied in strength, some were professional players and others were amateurs. But they all had one thing in common - they were passionate about the game. Inevitably they passed this love for the game onto their students. Nobody ever mentioned ratings. A young enthusiastic player will naturally improve just by playing, studying their own games and learning from their mistakes. The job of a good chess coach is to inspire. By the way, I don't think any of those guys could give up chess if their lives depended on it.
I noticed in your profile that you used to play for a chess club, which you describe as “the best chess club in Canada” and that you were “number 15 on the top 20 list for Edmonton Chess Players” If you’re the 15th best player in your area you should be aiming to be the 14th best and then when that’s achieved, the 13th best, and so on. There will be a point at which further improvement becomes very difficult, perhaps impossible. That’s fair enough. When someone realises that they cannot improve further, ratings no longer matter so much, there’s really no pressure any more, and chess should become even more enjoyable.
Perhaps club and OTB tournament chess is too time consuming, or even stressful? Not to worry, that’s what this site is for! Play 6 games at a time against similar strength players, try your best, but don’t become obsessed with results or the need to constantly increase your rating. Or just use the site to experiment with openings. You could play set-piece games from positions that really interest you. Or only play unrated games against friends. The possibilities are limitless.
Also I suggest you take a break from trying to help others, spend less time in the forums and concentrate on playing. Don’t bother with the coaching side until you’ve regained your enthusiasm. Or as Austin Powers would say, man you need to regain your mojo!
Originally posted by RahimKCome on, you're one of the most positive posters in the chess forum, don't go.
Well I have offically lost interest in playing chess. All my chess goals I had set have been accomplished.
I joined a chess club in Feb 2004 and joined the CFC in May of that year. I planned on getting over 1800 and making the Top 20 list of for our City before my 2 years were up of playing in rated tournaments, so May 2006. I accomplished both after winni ...[text shortened]... 't well ........ I offered. If you want to improve, they are there.
So long everyone.
I'm sure it's a moment of boredom about the game like happened to me in the past, I'm looking forward to see you again here playing and posting in the forums.
Originally posted by wormwoodSimply coming to class won't help you and won't please the teacher.
it's obvious people have appreciated all of your efforts. every time you voice your frustration, there have been loads of people who immediately jump in to say it. and active people are always just the tip of the iceberg, the vast majority will not give any sign of their existence no matter how you try to lure them.
it would probably be a good idea to ha ...[text shortened]... d is viewed. that way you'd see that people actually read the thread even if they're lurking.
What pleases the teachers is you guessed it, doing your homework!!
It also helps you more when you get your homework done.
They aren't tough puzzles, their really simple.
Originally posted by z00tQuit competitive chess. I won my share of prizes, broke even actually.
You are a miserable offender. You want to quit chess but would not hesitate to make money teaching chess? Isn't that something huh?
Lots of people give up playing serious chess but continue teaching. I'm no different.
Besides it's not like I'm making a ton. I'm the cheapest in town and I basically only charge to cover my time and travel since gas is so much now days. $10/hour is very reasonable, most jobs now days pay more then that.
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Originally posted by David TebbI meant giving up competitive chess. It's time consuming and I don't like playing when I'm not trying 100%.
Well, this is very sad. I really think that you are giving up far too soon. To say that "all my chess goals I had set have been accomplished" seems a bit strange, as by most people's standards you are still in the early stages of a chess career and would surely continue to improve if you just kept on playing.
Do you have so little ambition that a rat ained your enthusiasm. Or as Austin Powers would say, man you need to regain your mojo!
I study before the games, go over the games after, prepare etc...
Same thing on here... When I play I don't mess around. I sit down and spend 30+ minutes on a position on here if I have to. That's why I can't understand these people who spend seconds on moves on this site.
I will start playing blitz and playing fun chess 30 min each side at the club but not competitive chess anymore. The blitz and fun games don't matter so there is nothing for me to lose and there's no suffering. If you lose so what, you start losing at an OTB game and you are stuck there for hours suffering.
It's not worth it for me to try to get to 2000. For the past 2 years I've been spending over 3 hours each day on studying chess. Not playing but studying tactics, endgames, middlegames, reading etc... I'm at 1852 right now and I really don't getting to 2000 is worth that effort. What do I get when I reach 2000? Barely anything. It would be more like a job.
I hope that explained it better.
Edit: We have the best chess club in Canada. Not the best players but the best club. For $20 a year memebership you get access to a library books/dvds/videos you can take 2 out per month, they provide the board, pieces ($300 for the set, really nice ones) and the clock they provide. All you have to do is show up. Now is that not the best club ever?
Originally posted by RahimKIsn't this like the fourth goodbye thread you've created?
I meant giving up competitive chess. It's time consuming and I don't like playing when I'm not trying 100%.
I study before the games, go over the games after, prepare etc...
Same thing on here... When I play I don't mess around. I sit down and spend 30+ minutes on a position on here if I have to. That's why I can't understand these people who spend seco ...[text shortened]... e clock they provide. All you have to do is show up. Now is that not the best club ever?
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Originally posted by Ravellohaha.I think i'm sick of some of the people on here and their posts and other stuff.
Come on, you're one of the most positive posters in the chess forum, don't go.
I'm sure it's a moment of boredom about the game like happened to me in the past, I'm looking forward to see you again here playing and posting in the forums.
Not everyone though just some people. Time for a break.
And of course Your post Ravello are always witty. I mostly stay in the chess forum so I haven't read any of your recently but when Shaker is here and you are here it's like fireworks. Always makes me laugh.
I'll check out fics and see if I can write a few lectures for them. Different scene 🙂
Originally posted by RahimKThe last time shaker and ravello were here at the same time...was a while ago.
haha.I think i'm sick of some of the people on here and their posts and other stuff.
Not everyone though just some people. Time for a break.
And of course Your post Ravello are always witty. I mostly stay in the chess forum so I haven't read any of your recently but when Shaker is here and you are here it's like fireworks. Always makes me laugh.
I'll check out fics and see if I can write a few lectures for them. Different scene 🙂