My Chess Memoir

<p><em>A great read even for those who don't know anything about chess. Anyone can enjoy this deeply personal story about struggling with obsession and trying to find your way.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Have you ever felt obsessed?</p><p><br></p><p>In my early twenties I felt lost-with school with relationships with everything. At this critical moment in my life I discovered a new passion that gave me the direction I craved: the game of chess.</p><p><br></p><p>Could I reach the pinnacle of the game and become a chess grandmaster? This question drove me to immerse myself in the world of competitive chess a community of incredible characters united by a shared love that transcends age and background. As my rating climbed and I grew closer to my goal a disciplined practice blurred into a darker obsession as the game began to overshadow everything else in my life.</p><p><br></p><p>This story follows my journey as a young ambitious chess player pursuing a lofty dream with single-minded focus. The highs and lows of battling some of the best players in the world mirror my internal struggle to manage my ambition to achieve greatness.</p><p><br></p><p>What does it truly take to become a chess grandmaster and what cost was I willing to pay?</p>