Okay i maybe not a great player cuz i dont take the time to learn the game all the way trough. My grandpa teached me how to play and he'd never let me win haha. Im in to making all sorts of electronic music, i have 3 grownup boys. of 24,22,and 19. I have a very busy life and chess lets me relax, take a break and work on those brains......respect to all players from every country !!!!!!!!!!!!!!