I'm playing a deductive logic game not a card game of chance like poker. Reading your opponents moves on the board is the only connection I see.
The mechanics of chess are very similar to gambling without money. I'm addicted
Note, I have never went to a casino and lost, because I take a set amount and no way to add to it. I also leave upon winning the original sum I brought or losing it. I take 40 dollars cash, and stay for 4 to 8 hrs this is the entertainment I paid for with the 4 hrs. If I'm lucky and double my cash I leave if I lose it after 4 hrs I leave. Sadly this doesn't work for chess, because theres no money involved, and its at my home on a screen. Time is your cash in this casino..
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I wonder if this is healthy? I wonder if this is insanity? I wonder why I hate, and love this game? How do I keep it a positive as opposed to a negative? Maybe quit after two losses per day? Here, too, you need to be able to control yourself and not give in to emotions. Sometimes after a loss, you want to play again and again to win back, but this can lead to burnout. I often play casino bonuses, on gamblizard and I understand how important it is to stop in time so that the game remains enjoyable. And in chess, I try to maintain a positive attitude, concentrating on learning, and not on victories or defeats. So perhaps chess is somewhat reminiscent of gambling. What strategy do you guys use to keep it a positive vs a toxic experience?
Wow, too many questions. Chess, like any intellectual activity, is useful for developing the brain. Everyone finds their own strategy!
Online chess gives massive dopamine boost, which is why it's addictive. Especially for certain people, like ones with adhd. It's a healthy hobby for brain but if it gets to certain type of obsessive addiction, it loses the benefits and has a negative impact on ones life.
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I think both chess and poker really help build your logical and analytical skills, but they’re pretty different when it comes to how they work. Chess is all about strategy and planning every move, while poker throws in a lot of unpredictability because of the element of chance.
Setting limits, like stopping after two losses, is a good way to keep things fun and avoid getting too frustrated. If you want to try something new but still use your strategic thinking, you might want to check out an online poker site where you can play for free https://www.onpokerz.com/ .
I wonder if this is healthy? I wonder if this is insanity? I wonder why I hate, and love this game? How do I keep it a positive as opposed to a negative? Maybe quit after two losses per day? What strategy do you guys use to keep it a positive vs a toxic experience?