“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.”

I play chess mostly to slow things down.
I don’t rush games. I don’t really like flashy positions either.

I’m still learning, and I lose a lot — but losses usually stick with me longer than wins. They make me think later, sometimes hours after the game is over.

I enjoy quiet positions, small ideas, and moves that don’t look important at first. Some games feel clear, others feel messy. That’s fine.

I’m here to learn, not to prove anything.
“One move at a time.”

aime