doug_pence
"Chess is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it. Chess can convey as much happiness as a good book or work of music can. However, it is necessary to learn to play well and only afterwards will one experience real delight." T i g r a n   P e t r o s i a n I have been enjoying chess as a serious hobby for some time now.  I study at least an hour a day and approach my tournaments with fierce focus and competition.  I constantly strive to better myself in the hopes of one day mastering the "Royal Game".