Learned chess quite young, but didn't play seriously until my late 20's, after discovering that you could improve through learning and it wasn't just about talent (thanks Yasser!).

Played for Rathmines Chess club for a few years and got to about 1350 ELO, then had a long time away from the game - just getting back into it now. Have played some online chess with Playchess.de and Red Hot Pawn, but this site seems to offer a lot more.

Generally prefer 1. e4 and the occasional gambit line. Also the very occasional 1. d4 line. I probably have too many openings that I like to play, but it's soupposed to be fun, and I'll never be chasing an IM norm, so who cares.

Other interests include, MS Flight Simulator, photography, and PC wargames (WW2 and the Napoleonic period in particular).

Holdit