I enjoy chess for the aesthetics of the game. Chess is also a means to study ourselves; are we prone to take unnecessary risks or are we overly cautious? I also enjoy the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. I have had opponents quit this site with a vacation flag. If I do not know you, I will claim time out unless you let me know the approximate date of return.
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