11 Nov 09
I like chess.I like to read about the history and the players.I like chesspuzzles.I like to watch a pretty combination unfold.I like discussing opening ideas and ensuing middlegame plans.I like talking about chess.
What I least like is actually playing a game.To me that's a bit like work.Odd,isn't it?
I wonder if there are others with this same chess deficiency?
11 Nov 09
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Originally posted by MacpoIf you're looking for reasons I think I'm just not very competitive.
Maybe you don't like the moment of confrontation and testing implied by the actual game, and you prefer more friendly discussions?
(this is a very random explanation... my apologies for this)
I don't mind feeling this way but do find it strange that playing is what I like least of all aspects.After all,playing is the purpose of chess and should be fun.
But,as Jonathan suggests,maybe it's not at all uncommon 🙂
13 Nov 09
Originally posted by JonathanB of LondonI'd like to nuance this a little, there's a french saying: ' you call it work as soon as you would like to do something else'. As such, I must say, i lived up to it until now, as soon as something gets boring, needs an effort, i change; same with chess. When it gets to a point i don't consider it fun anymore, i leave it. Everything should be done and is so much easier when you have fun doing it.
..As you say, actually playing chess is really hard work.