Becoming a tournament director has opened new doors to my enjoyment of the game. Watching masterful play and being of service to the chess community offer me incentive to continue my own chess growth.Chess players press each other to improve. (photo by MJF)When I see adult players who resolve to improve and put themselves into competition, I can see a mirror of myself in the process; when I see young players ready themselves to enter the larger chess community, I am encouraged to support thei...