I'm a sixty year old married man, living in Central Florida, with two grown daughters. My wife has a Ph.D. in Mathematics and teaches at a local university. One of my daughters just started a Masters Program, and the other graduates from college in December.

I've earned Bachelors degrees in Accounting and Computer Science, as well as Masters degrees in Accountancy and Public Administration. I work for a local government, helping with their budget.

After a decades long gap in my chess playing, I've recently restarted, using Chess.com to regain what little skills I had.

I try to be play mostly tournaments since they automatically give me a variety of opponents somewhat near my skill level. However, if I've got less than ten active games on my daily play list, I'll be adding a challenge that's +/- 100 my rating points to get that tenth game.

If you come to Central Florida and are interested in playing OTB, send me a private message. There are two nice wine bars that have tables, etc., in my home town: The Elusive Grape and The Abbey. (I live approximately one hour from Disney World and half an hour from Daytona Beach.) Neither check age for admission, and there is no cover. Both sell food as well as drinks. However, in accordance with state law you must be 21 in order to drink alcohol. I am free many evenings and weekends.

Library

Winning Chess Strategies for Kids, by Jeff Coakley

First Steps: the Queen's Gambit, by Andrew Martin

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