Why Many Adults Give Up on Chess...
The Chess Angle
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In this episode, we dive into the hidden challenges adult players face when returning to chess after a long break, and the powerful mindset shifts that separate those who thrive from those who quit. Whether you’re battling self-doubt, time constraints, or rating plateaus, this episode offers real talk and practical strategies to help you stay motivated, set realistic goals, and rediscover the joy of the game. We also share the "driveway method" to help shake off a tough loss. This Reddit post was referenced in this episode: Reddit: how_to_stay_motivated_when_getting_back_to_chess
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Why Many Adults Give Up on Chess...
The Chess Angle
620 views
In this episode, we dive into the hidden challenges adult players face when returning to chess after a long break, and the powerful mindset shifts that separate those who thrive from those who quit. Whether you’re battling self-doubt, time constraints, or rating plateaus, this episode offers real talk and practical strategies to help you stay motivated, set realistic goals, and rediscover the joy of the game. We also share the "driveway method" to help shake off a tough loss. This Reddit post was referenced in this episode: Reddit: how_to_stay_motivated_when_getting_back_to_chess
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I'm 70 years and have played chess since I was 20. But I have quit chess several times for long periods due the bad looses I couldn't handle in a good way. Feeling miserable several days after such painful loses. Now I have taken up the game again, and trying to follow your advices in your video. Also when playing online, I put the UI in zenmode on Lichess, so I don't know the other players rating. And when analysing the game afterward, I try to not look at the ratings. Also I try to not care of if my rating goes up or down. But it's hard to ignore it completely.