The Truth About Chess

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[frenchfries]

Totally understandable if I was forced to play chess 24/7 I probably wouldn't like it anymore either

[WillonFire]

asian parents... i know the struggle..

[daddee-zhoy]

My parents did the same thing to me with baseball. Once I showed some talent, it became something that consumed my life. Same story. If I showed interest in anything else, it was a threat to what they believed I should be pursuing. They were also never satisfied, even once I started playing in all stars, winning championships, making the all-state team, and going to college to play.

By the time I reached my university, I was so burned out by playing, I quit after two seasons. It broke a lot of hearts. Beyond my parents, a lot of people thought I would go pro one day. But I had lost all love for it, if I ever had any for it at all. It was something I had practiced 40 hours a week, since I was a kid. It was just too much.

These days, I can barely enjoy some baseball themed things. But I still don't bother to ever like watch a game on TV. Which is strange because I played it so seriously for over 20 years.

[roberthuber]

Very sorry to hear about what you went through Nemo... sometimes our parents become too fixated on securing our future and forget our humanity in the present. I think from what you have been through you have become very strong and capable of success in whatever you pursue! ❤️

[chriss]

Oh Nemo I'm so sorry. It's nice how even through the trauma you've managed to keep playing even though there's that mixed emotions whilst winning and losing. ❤❤ keep up the good work, if you need a little break you're valid in that decision

[shanefoster]

Sorry to hear all this. I hope you are getting the help you may need to heal from that trauma… i still can’t clean a big mess because i have panic attacks and my mind shuts down because of my past traumas, but it does get better as you work on reparenting yourself. You are worthy of love! You deserve love! It may suck, but be the parent to yourself that you needed when you were young. ❤

[petaroo]

Hey Nemo! My situation is the exact oposite. My parents dont want me to play chess even tho i am playing the game. I have strict parents too. They want me to focus much more on school even though il kinda good at the game and yes i have played otb chess. Ever since April 2024 i started to not listen to my parents and from 1300 i went to 2000 and reached 2000 rapid in november. Im very good in classical chess otb and i managed to beat so many people even in nationals where i almost won the U20 section. I think my parents changed their opinion on the game even though i still dont believe it. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[lifeinabox]

You are an inspiration to bring such joy and honest light to chess after all you endured and all you’ve accomplished. Thank you!

[smar]

Thanks for sharing… shows how parents good intentions can ruin things for kids…

[rsl]

My wife is Chinese, same issue. Now we play chess for fun. The Chess World would be lesser without you..

[hariyantosyamsudin]

I feel u... have same experience but different field. Ur strong dont let the past hold u 💪

[JuanDelaCruz-ekmg]

I had a similar experience growing up. I only receive things that I like when I accomplish something and back then a family computer where you can play super mario and the like was one of my memorabilia for being a first honor in class. One day, my father came home drunk and smash the computer. This was during a time when I am became second in rank. I was devastated. But what can I do, right? So I gaslighted my self thinking that my dad was doing it in my favor to make me focus on my studies. Little did I know, he just wants me to achieve in school coz it's good for his name. Not knowing the scar it would leave for the rest of my life. Now, I know better, THAT WAS ABUSE. And, no person can make me think otherwise, looking back. My worth is not attached to my accomplishments. I am worthy no matter what.

[Lindastyle]

I applaud you for speaking so openly about it. ❤ It is very admirable that you dealt with the trauma and are still playing chess.

[ellomelvin]

i get that our parents wants us to be the best, but sometimes they forced us to much and they forget to appreciate us

[milosmilovanovic]

Omg, I highly respect your open speech about this. I am a chess coach and know what you went through😢

[Kayak]

With all of that you still seem to have turned out pretty good. Don't regret your past just take the learning lessons from it and move forward. I know you must have been tough as a kid but now you can be balanced with your kids and still respect your parents for the opportunity they gave you

[EXDNASR]

I honestly think you were an underdog in the tournament and it was heart breaking seeing you cry but i hope you're happy now + i love you so much ❤❤❤

[elijahsimon]

"I was Forced to Play Chess and I Won" --Nemo

[FredPlanatia]

Hey Nemo, thanks for sharing that. Must not be easy to do. I'm so glad that despite all that pressure to perform you didn't lose your love for chess, and are giving it to others. You are a role model, and seem like a really nice person to boot.

[vforanonymous]

I admire your strength!
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