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When online chess is yuck

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Bad psychology and compulsive chess

You know, online chess has made the game more accessible, easier represented for improvement, and allowed for players from all over the world to play against each other.

It has also made possible some of the worst playing styles in human history.

Playing chess compulsively never felt so bad before it got online. Also, it has allowed for "rating chasing," or playing chess until you get the correct number of wins you want.

We'll be back tomorrow, but we will be frustrated.