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On the Road to Chess Master

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An adult's journey on the path to learn.

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About Chris Wainscott

I learned to play chess in 1977 at the age of four. My first tournaments were in 1987, and I played regularly until 1992. I came back at the age of 37 intending to become a master. At the time, I was just over 1500. Since then my peak is 1895.

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