20 Apr 07
Originally posted by azalin761. I have no idea as I am still improving.
Yeah I discovered that. xD
I had another question, whilst you're here Zebano.
1. When do you know you have reached the point where you will no longer improve?
2. Is it not possible to progress and progress?
A couple of questions.
2. See # 1.
20 Apr 07
Originally posted by azalin76You shouldn't compare with other people...everyone learns at a different rate..besides...even gms are always improving (usually)
I see.
x.o
Since i'm 18, how would I know how far I am behind all the other 18-yr olds?
(I couldn't think of a great way to phrase this question)
20 Apr 07
Originally posted by azalin761) You don't you are dead.
Yeah I discovered that. xD
I had another question, whilst you're here Zebano.
1. When do you know you have reached the point where you will no longer improve?
2. Is it not possible to progress and progress?
A couple of questions.
2) I don't think there's a limit as, for example, if you can accurately calculate N moves deep you can work on calculating N+1 moves deep. There's always something new to learn, and since you are unlikely to live for more than 100 years you won't exhaust the possibilities chess has to offer. For the majority of people getting on with their lives is the limiting factor.
20 Apr 07
While there is no specific point until you "stop improving" most people hit a ceiling in the 1700 to 2000 range. It's probably possible to make it to 2200 with a lot of hard work, but beyond that.... you may have to have some natural talent for that. As for your question, you can see where you rank among adults atleast (though not 18 year olds) at http://www.uschess.org/ratings/ratedist.php - for example, a non-scholastic member at 1198 would be average (as of 2004)