On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Years

Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by sgt on Monday November 16, 2020 @02:41AM (#25109141)

Would you be willing to spend 2 hrs per day on any type of game?

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Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by eru on Monday November 16, 2020 @03:01AM (#25109257)

If you have the time, and it's fun, why not?

Many ordinary people spend more time every day watching TV.

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Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by ZephyrBlu on Monday November 16, 2020 @04:01AM (#25109632)

Time alone is not enough to reach the top 5% or better in a game. You need to be focused and put a lot of effort into improving.

It's quite draining, and nothing like watching TV.

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Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by eru on Monday November 16, 2020 @10:20AM (#25112725)

Oh, true. I was just reacting to the 2h-a-day.

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Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by watwut on Monday November 16, 2020 @03:09AM (#25109294)

I do tv watching equivalent at times when I tired for focused activities or when I also do something else on the side.

It is just not the same. You play chess at your mental prime-time basically, to challenge and tire the brain. You watch tv/youtube to get rest.

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Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by eru on Monday November 16, 2020 @10:21AM (#25112730)

I usually use sleep to rest.

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Re:On Learning Chess as an Adult – From 650 to 1750 in Two Y... by watwut on Monday November 16, 2020 @03:00AM (#25109248)

Another person, but no.

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