When 5 yrs old in Hong Kong hospital, my brother taught me to play chess to relieve my boredom. I've been periodically playing the ancient game ever since, sometimes for my school/employees team and once with my local club, but never to a very high standard. Online chess is fun, but cannot really be compared to OTB chess and the 'ticking clock'. Some of my best games have been stalemates - its also a method of sifting out cheats who employ computer assist to win games; I have yet to come across the computer that actually plays for stalemate to avoid defeat
Elgar, also a Wolves FC supporter, inspired EnigmaVariation and his famous spirit of 'Land of HOPE and glory'!