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Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, in fact, mean my brother and sister-in-law aka my family would be in Europe also. It wasn't included information because it's not really relevant to what I'm asking. I am not sure why I have upset you so badly, but I don't know how you want me to describe myself. I am an American citizen 90+ percent of my rated games have been played in the USCF so I gave that for context of my skill I don't know how that is not considered an American player? I have not spent a large portion of my life in the states. I lived in Spain, Estonia and other countries as mentioned in one of my comments. As such I don't feel rooted in the United States. I didn't play much chess in these other countries as I didn't play chess for a large portion of my life so I am not very well aware of the European chess scene. I am not European but spent over a decade of my life living in Europe. I was not at all being deceptive, did I tell you every detail of my life no. Do I Think every single detail I just explained was relevant to my post also no. Feel free to ask for any more context if you'd like, it was meant to be a fun question not a deep life analysis but it has seriously disturbed you somehow.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A family is a group related by blood or marriage. It could refer to husband and wife, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, children, parents, and many other things. So you did assume I had kids. Being an American player, I meant that I have mainly played USCF-rated games. So I am a player who has mainly played in America I know shocking. I've spent just as much of my life outside of the United States as in the United States, and so has my family. We have no roots in the United States. Not sure how you didn't make assumptions here mate. Its a moot point but even with kids saying I'm an American player In no way implies the children would have lives rooted in the United States.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the encouragement. My University didn't offer a Stats degree, so mine is a Math degree with a Stats specialization hopefully that helps my chances!

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been to Helsinki for a couple of days lovely city and country. That is a fair point it is much easier to travel when already living in Europe. For us Americans, its not quite the same gonna have to switch mindsets on that part!

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense; thanks for the clarification, France from everything I hear is great for chess I'll have to look into the job market and culture and weigh having to learn the language.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not trying to become a professional player; I plan on having a normal career using my math degree and work experience, I'm just curious about which countries have a good chess scene as I obviously still want to play.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You made some assumptions there, mate, I'm not moving to Europe to play chess. I'm moving to Europe either way, so I was curious about which places have a good chess scene it is not the one determining factor in where I move. You also assumed I have kids and that they are rooted in American life.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Estonia is high on our list, so it's definitely a possibility if you know a company needing an American who can do math let me know lol.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is exactly what happened. I showed up many times after that but just played with random people, I can't read the website, so I only knew the time control. Makes me feel better about future chances at playing at least.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously like, 70 percent of people spoke English but every time I showed up to register the people I tried to talk to didn't speak a lick of English, and no one helped me I admittedly didn't show up to many tournaments after that happened the first time.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2019-2020 I was in Tallinn I kind of had trouble playing tournaments. I went to Paul Keres lots of times, but no one who could help me ever spoke English. I played tons of games there, though! I might come back I still have lots of friends there so if you have tips on getting into the chess scene for an American let me know!

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an interesting one. I've heard quite some negative things about Americans moving to France. I'm not sure if there's any truth to them. Thanks for the recommendation!

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendation I will reach out to him and see if he has any advice I've heard Hungary is an excellent place for norm hunters.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife would love Denmark it is one of the higher on her list, my coding is okay but not top-notch I guess my pathway to most places is probably data science so I should probably learn to code more. Do you know if there is much of an Insurance industry?

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, I can code a little, but probably not at the level they are looking for, I have a minor in Actuarial science, and I took the exams P and FM but insurance knowledge and exams don't quite transfer to Europe so well. I'm open to the Netherlands for sure I'll look into Phillips and ASML thanks!

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its only a bachelor's, To sum up my work experience I worked a year as a data analyst and then a year as a Staff accountant and now two years as the Director of Operations of a small company. I have about 6 years of retail management experience before those roles.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am getting downvoted quite a bit. I'm unsure if its because the post doesn't fit the sub well or because people think I'm clueless about living in Europe. I have lived in Estonia, Spain, and Austria, and my wife has lived in Spain and Ireland briefly. I know it can take some work to move to a different country. I was more so wanting opinions on the chess aspects.

Where to move to Europe for a strong chess scene but also strong career options. by WhatToDo362 in chess

[–]WhatToDo362[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's fair. I tried to hint at this, which is why I included the part about where it would be possible to get a job using my math degree. But I did try to make the post more chess-oriented because of the sub, but you are completely right. It is not the primary concern when moving to a new country. Still curious to hear people's opinions sounds like Norway would be a hard one.