Originally posted by Sicilian SmaugWhen it interferes or replaces important things that you used to do or now need to do.
Just seen im 3rd in the most active player of the month tables.. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Being able to play loads of chess at work has got me up there and i do go out and socialise in the evenings(sometimes) but when exactly does it reach a point that you say " this chess business just has to STOP! ..discuss.
Originally posted by Sicilian SmaugWhen your need to continue playing chess overrides personal hygiene and you soil yourself rather than go to the toilet.
Just seen im 3rd in the most active player of the month tables.. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Being able to play loads of chess at work has got me up there and i do go out and socialise in the evenings(sometimes) but when exactly does it reach a point that you say " this chess business just has to STOP! ..discuss.
Originally posted by ivangriceI (number one of the MAP competition) am not experiencing these kind of problems. And I even have a social life. It CAN be done. But then again, I just graduated and have enough time to find a job and play chess at ease.
When your need to continue playing chess overrides personal hygiene and you soil yourself rather than go to the toilet.