My name is Thomas Forbes. I am British, fifty four years old, short, a little overweight, balding and a teacher of English in Shizuoka, Japan. I started playing chess again only recently after many years abstinence after a friend recommended this site. I do take time outs, but will send you a warning e-mail if you add that little human touch and introduce yourself.
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