Rich, resident of London, although originally from fair Birmingham. Well, from Birmingham. Vital particulars: well I'm a 29 year-old medical journalist, single these days and a member of the Liberal Democrats. These facts may or may not be connected. Bought my first ever chess book a few months ago but only got through the first few pages. Don't understand the notation. Still, something must have rubbed off because my rating's been on the up ever since...
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