I used to think I was pretty good. I was invited to be on the chess team, at least. Then I played my boyfriend. I've still haven't won a game. But then again, his dad taught him and his dad is one of the types of guys who practices at something until he's the best at it and he's also not the type to let his kids win when they play him. My boyfriend has beaten him several times now and he considers it one of his proudest moments. When we started playing my boyfriend told me that he was "just okay" at chess, then beat me 5 times in a row.