Although playing chess is fun, it is inevitable that there will be times when you get tired. As a keen chess enthusiast, I even felt tired of playing chess, which seemed a bit out of place.
Looking back at 2020, I see that the number of games I played has plummeted, to only about 70 games, which is nothing compared to the high intensity of 2017 and 2019. The reason behind this is mostly the stagnation of my chess skills, the alternating situation that makes it difficult for me to motivate my fighting spirit, especially the repeated defeats that affect my emotions. What's more, staring at the mobile phone for a long time to play chess not only damages brain power, but also easily leads to eye fatigue and even dry eyes.
Although I don't play chess much as an amateur chess fan, I still keep a close eye on the major tournaments in the chess world and often broadcast live and analyze the games. Compared with playing chess in person, the game of others is undoubtedly more relaxed and enjoyable. I didn't understand why Xu Yinchuan chose to fade out of the chess world, after all, he is still a top player, and he is young, and there seems to be no obvious reason to quit. However, as time went on, I became more and more able to appreciate Xu Yinchuan's choice. Long-term matching, especially when the results are not satisfactory, will gradually accumulate war weariness, especially frequent defeats, which will be exacerbated. In this regard, I have to admire Liu Dahua, who is able to maintain a high enthusiasm for chess at the age of 70, not only actively participate in various competitions, but also carry out live events, and really enjoy it, and his spirit is really admirable. "Why do even those who love chess get bored? Explore the psychological mystery behind it"