I began playing chess around the age of six and managed to beat a teenager named Christine when I was eight. She hung a queen but it still counts. I've played quite a few USCF tournaments over the years, but I have found that playing on Red Hot is more enjoyable. It sure beats driving two hundred miles to find good competition. So I look forward to a good game. It is also nice to hear from people from overseas and get a different perspective on the world. Regards, Eric