I am trying to build up my skills without a chess database or any other software. What is the fun of playing if you have to rely on a computer? Back in college I was pretty good at chess. I could beat all my friends. But that was more years ago than I wish to acknowledge. So here I am at it again; A sailor, a southerner and a chesster? 🙂
As for timeouts, I noticed most people are obsessed with them and will claim a game if possible. I prefer to play so just come back and make a move.
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