In truth, my life is nothing more than an ensemble of addictions the longest, least pernicious, and most identity-conferring being chess! And so 7 months of no chess whatsoever is to come to an end and shall not become 8. I research chess, watch chess, chat about chess, and read chess, there is no escaping it all. Somehow, it seems somewhat unfitting to stop playing, so I will stop ‘stop playing’ and shall play on instead. It was the thought of playing 30 minute online games that did it. I’m up for that but not bullet, lightening or blitz -30 minutes no less. Then it followed that I do miss playing chess…then came the realization that I miss my chess playing friends…then the conviction that I should play in a tournament this year formed as well… .
The first game of the return to the fold: https://www.chess.com/game/live/100301551075
Some addictions are more insidious than others…R. I. P Layne Stayley -a sorely missed singer!
Mark. J. McCready
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