Sheltiedaddy

I am 74. Both new and terrible at chess. Really good with dogs. But am lost when it comes to openings, defenses, middle games, and end games. And yet, from time to time, I find a way not to lose and end up with a lot of pieces where they need to be - not often, but every once in a while. Very strange game - I think it hates me. But I love it. By the way. For some strange reason, my chess skills help my concentration in golf and I am shooting the best scores in my life - low 80's.