I learned Chess at 7, and played tournaments at 14 through high school. Studied Alekhine, Reshevsky, Tal, Fischer, and Kasparov.

After high school for several years, my Chess coach (R.I.P) was a well known Chicago chess expert (elo +2200) street hustler. We had great days at the old chess Pavillion on Lake Shore Drive. After starting a family, I stopped chess for several years; now in the recent 3 yrs - I’ve found chess again on Chess.com!

Soon, I’ll play local again, and continue nationally.

Good games to you!

Ted

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