I was taught how to play chess at a very early age. My parents came from Eastern Europe where chess was the game. As a child a played but quickly it took a back seat to sports and then girls. I did not play much until my son was born and then when he was old enough I taught him how to play. He actually became a very strong player but I still did not play much.
Now at 51 years of age I have been bitten by the bug and have begun to play often. I am hoping to improve as I go along.