<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Playing bullet chess online has become a regular and intense activity for the writer since turning 50, helping improve quick decision-making skills and pattern recognition.</li><li>Bullet chess has enhanced the author's ability to think under pressure, stay calm, and learn from mistakes, impacting various aspects of life such as work and decision-making.</li><li>Chess, in any form, teaches discipline, focus, and clarity, providing valuable skills that extend beyond the game itself.</li><li>The popularity of online chess, with platforms like Chess.com and Lichess.com, and the rise of chess figures like Magnus Carlsen and streamers, has made chess a cultural phenomenon, leading to a renewed passion for the game.</li></ul>

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