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Why do you need to progress in the game? Most people play games they enjoy and don't feel a need to progress to elite levels. It's fine if you want to become el
by kolpa 8y ago
Why do you need to progress in the game? Most people play games they enjoy and don't feel a need to progress to elite levels. It's fine if you want to become elite, but not at all necessary.
- Mediterraneo10 8y agoDefinitely the vast majority of chess players are happy to just play casual games with friends. But I think that many of the people who join chess clubs, which often emphasize ranking and competition, are interested in progressing as high as they can. And if eventually you’ll reach a point where you have to invest money in materials, it is cold comfort if clubs claim to be open to everyone regardless of socioeconomic level.