Draughts ... Checkers?

I THINK they're talking about checkers:

Computers crack famous board game

Now. Follow me here. I understand that the ability to program computers to solve amazingly complex problems is important.

But when you go to your little girl's third grade "What My Daddy Does" program are you proud when you tell the other little girls and boys that your job is to win at checkers?

Daaaaaadeeee. Drop me off at the mall. But DON'T COME IN!

Rich