My name is Joshua Theeuf i am currently 18. I am currently a chess coach for a few of my local primary schools.

I started to take this game seriously about 3 years ago. I love this game, because it is a never ending challenge. I play on a weekly basis at my local chess club. I am on the committee of my club, as the director of play, and the local junior coordinator of chess within my region. I own over 150 various chess books, and am always looking for new ones to add to my collection of books. I tend to play a positional game, however i enjoy games that are full of sharp lines and tactics.

What is my favourite opening? Now that is a good question. At present i would have to say i am a big fan of the smith morra gambit, (1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3)

Smith Morra Gambit

and i am currently indulging myself into the wonders of the kings Indian attack.

I am the middle child in a rather large family i have three brothers and three step sisters, all of who have no idea how to play this great game. My home life is a rather unusual one, but i wouldn't have it any other way. I feel that this type of life style has shaped me into being the kind of person i am today.

I have participated in the national chess championships three times and the state championships three times. The best i have achieved at the national level was 4th, and at the state level was 3rd.

Here is an example of the type of music i like to listen too.

ilovegambits