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Old April 19th 08, 10:48 PM posted to rec.games.chess.misc,rec.games.chess.politics
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Default What is going on with chess in Canada?

On Apr 18, 8:35 pm, Rich Hutnik wrote:
As far as Reversi goes, Becker Associates (they own
the game) makes sure there is a viable and functioning association
over it. Considering Othello has sold over 30 million copies, that
says something.


Somebody owns Othello, yes. Reversi, however, was allowed to lapse
into the public domain... and guess who made Reversi sets in England?

Jacques. The same guys who gave us the Staunton chess pieces.

John Savard
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