Hey everyone! New chess enthusiast here from the Roanoke area in south-central VA. Big fan of nature, art, and pretty much anything visual — always love a good creative vibe.

I'm hoping to level up my game enough to jump into some local club action. Gotta grind out those fundamentals and sharpen my tactic vision — no shortcuts there!

If you're a solid player and wouldn’t mind tossing some wisdom my way, I'd be super grateful. I’m all ears for tips, tricks, and constructive feedback.

New to the game but hooked on improvement! Started playing 02/2025, and now on a mission to climb the ranks—first stop: 600! Long-term goals: hit 800 and master 3 solid openings. Every loss is a lesson, every win a milestone. Let’s play and grow together!"

If you have a favorite opening or player: "Currently obsessed with the Italian Game—Giuoco Piano, here I come!"
For humor: "Warning: May blunder a queen but never a smile."

GOAL #1 600 3/30/25

GOAL #2 800 4/9/25

GOAL #3 Learn 3 Openings with at least 2 variations each.
( 1 Opening Down )
I suppose I need to find New GOALS. Besides Hitting 1k

Masei-Paints