I have always been obsessed with chess. As a player and fan from a young age and more recently as a chess photographer, I have found that there is something special about this game that sets it apart from any other sport or hobby. It is so rare that a sport is accessible to everyone. Players of various ages, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds make for fascinating subjects for a photographer. I enjoy shooting both the legends and the lesser seen players who exhibit great talent regardless of their circumstances.