yes, best game in the world. I was taught when I was 5 by the Hawaii state champ - been quite a while since I have played though.. surely rustier than a 65 Chebby in a Maine forest..
I was taught by my Great Uncle Don when I was 4 years old... He wrote a few books on chess, including one later in the 90's for kids.... He used to hand me his queen at the beginning of the game and still clean me out... But you only learn how to play when others don't hold back...
I went on to beat my 5th grade teacher... He was a good sport about it...
I had a room mate in college and we used to play every night... that's the last time that I can remember playing...
Here's a couple of my uncle's books. I have autographed copies that he gave my grandparents and mom...
