I have been interested in chess all my life but have never really taken it seriously. I wanted to know if anyone has any pointers for an intermediate player or if anyone is willing to play me and teach me at the same time...thanks for any help!!!

Sorry to the regulars for sounding like a broken record, but I'll repeat my usual recommendation. Head to chesscafe.com, click the archives link, and check out Dan Heisman's Novice Nook column. He's a master and professional chess coach who specializes in helping beginner/intermediate level players improve. His monthly column recently passed the 100 article mark, and there's a ton of good advice in there. I'd recommend starting with his early article on a generic study plan and going from there.

--Fromper

i could play you..where do you like? maybe at the same time discuss the game afterwards...