Hi everyone,

I've been lurking around ChessPub for a while and finally decided to introduce myself. I'm from Pakistan and have been playing chess casually for years - mostly online, occasionally over the board with friends.

I'd love to hear from others here: what got you into chess seriously, and do you prefer playing online or OTB? I find online play convenient but there's something about a physical board that online just can't replace.

Looking forward to being part of the discussions here!