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Playing Chess: From Semi-Noob to 900

That’s right. I’m not a complete noob. I learned how to play chess when I was 5 or 6. My mom signed me up for this chess class in Beijing Children’s Palace (北京少年宫), next to Jingshan Park (景山公园). My ancient memory tells me it was not fun, the teacher looked serious, and the room smelled.Continue reading “Playing Chess: From Semi-Noob to 900”