I leaned chess at the age of 5. My dad wouldn't let me win a game until I could actually beat him. That was middle school when I got him in my first STALE MATE. Dad told mom, he's too good now, I will never beat my son again. So, I gave up on chess until recently. I'm not so worried about winning as I am about keeping my BRAIN TRAINED for life issues. This game is a life sentence to freedom. God bless you folks!. :-)