I was born in England and moved between there and Canada (southern Ontario) a couple of times. I played on school team at Stamford Grammar School for boys when 11-14 yrs old. Won House colours for chess. It is not nearly as popular in Canada so I pretty much stopped playing for 25 years. I feel like I am now back to the level I was at before and I have a goal to reach master level. It is a difficult chore without being self employed and raising 6 kids but that's life!!