"Yes. Father isn't any good at them, but some of the generals and colonels are good players, when they had some spare time, which isn't often."

She moved a pawn up.

"Computers make good opponents if all you want to do is learn how to play the game perfectly. Less good if you are into the psychological aspects of them. Most tactics games are available for play online, but it's a little annoying to have to use pseudonyms."