iceblink555

I started playing chess back in the early to mid-80's in OTB tourneys in the USA. I began playing online in the late 90's, mostly on FICS and ICC. I love to analyze chess positions, so I've really been drawn to server-based correspondence chess recently (late 2012). Aside from chess, I also play poker and backgammon. I move around a lot, and have lived as an expat in 17 countries. I've blogged a bit about my travel experiences here: www.AlanTravelsaLot.com .  I love Spain--the language, people, culture, music, films, etc. I mostly like non-Hollywood and indie films and neo-noir.