Hi All: I'm a newbie and would like to learn how to play this ancient game. Can someone tell me where and how to begin?

Thanks 

hi there lastchance..

If you look toward the top of the page, there is a long bar.. if you point at where it says "Learn" a drop down box appears, giving you the options of;

Chess Mentor
Chess Articles
Tactics Trainer
Chess Rules and Basics
Chessopedia

Each in its own right, a good place to start and a good source of information.

Also, if you point your mouse cursor to the top right of the screen to where it says "My Home" a drop down box will appear there.. If you click where it says

"Online Chess" it will take you to  a page where there are options on the right hand side, to "start a new game"  or "open seeks" [this is where you can view other members looking to start a game]

Good luck and welcome to chess.com  

I know i said i was a beginer in my friend request but i know how to play and all the basic rules and would love to teach you.

Welcome to Chess.com!  If you ever need a game, look me up.