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My Chess Frustrations

Submitted by StacyBearden on Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:48pm.

I love chess. I really, really do. But it is perhaps the most frustrating thing I have ever tried to learn. When I say learn I don't mean the rules and basic play; I've been playing since about age nine. I mean that I have had a desire to ... Read more »

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Chess Gambling

Submitted by StacyBearden on Fri Nov 23, 2007 7:30pm.

I recently told my Grandfather, who happens to be 93, that I was taking some chess lessons to improve my game. He gave me this very serious look and said, "Don't start gambling." After stifling a giggle, I began to explain that I'... Read more »

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