diff --git a/examples/example_chat.cpp b/examples/example_chat.cpp
index b784e58..ff8a11b 100644
--- a/examples/example_chat.cpp
+++ b/examples/example_chat.cpp
@@ -546,7 +546,6 @@ private:
 
 	HSteamNetConnection m_hConnection;
 	ISteamNetworkingSockets *m_pInterface;
-	bool m_bConnected = false;
 
 	void PollIncomingMessages()
 	{