I didn't become obsessed, but I agree that it takes sustained effort to get to and maintain an average skill level (1500-1700 ELO). There's always interesting

I didn't become obsessed, but I agree that it takes sustained effort to get to and maintain an average skill level (1500-1700 ELO). There's always interesting books to read, developments to follow. It's a time-expensive hobby to have, I stopped playing years ago.