I started playing Chess last 2024 and last year, i started to study little by little. I am now at 1400 at lichess Rapid. Just want to share how learning Chess served as a very good replacement to my vices and addiction. I would play chess anytime I get that urge and was able to do that for quite a while now. I would even sometimes not notice how long I have been playing and after that, just go straight to rest!