I am a writer living in Ketchikan, Alaska. Until recently, my chess experience was limited to childhood games and consistently losing to my friend Martin, who might have taught me patience had it been possible for me to learn. I've been having fun with Fischer random chess lately, and invite random-chess challenges on RHP. If there's communication, I will refrain from taking skulls.
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