I have been playing a little bit of chess throughout my life, but only last year, somewhere in "middle age", decided to read up, practice, and try and get better at this game. I believe this makes me an "adult improver"....
...actual improvement, however, is a bit haphazard.
I am currently infatuated with the Vienna game, both in terms of excitement and success rate...............mostly excitement though .
If you are not familiar with the Vienna game, and want to know why this gets the adrenaline pumping. Here is a far from perfect blitz game example: