One of my buddies just taught me how to play chess.  I’ve always been kind of hesitant to learn, because it seemed like something you had to take a year of college to learn.  Well, like most things in life, I was wrong.  The basics of the game are quite easy to learn.  I hear there are all kinds of strategies and such, which I’m sure I’ll learn in due time.   In the mean time, I’ve found a neat site that you can sign into, and start a game.  My settings are that each player has to make a move every 3 days.   We started yesterday, and have made several moves since.  You receive an email each time it’s your turn.  Here’s the link - it’s called GameKnot.com

For  a faster chess game, which they say (and it’s true!) is “Cup of Coffee Compatible.”  - See InstantChess.com.    You pick a screen name (no logging in) and you’re matched up with a player instantly.    I’ve played a few and have been destroyed each time.  I’m sure with practice I’ll get better. 

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