What was your inspiration for playing chess?

I think my dad got me started, but only casually. I, like others got hooked when the Fischer-Spassky match took place. I remember watching the 5 hour telecast with Shelby Lyman on PBS in NY., and was hooked from then on.

Thank you for your comment Painterroy, my dad was my inspiration too.

Boredom, and learning new things.