Dear Phil, Let me lay aside the invective we often throw at each other here, and try to talk to you as a friend, which we used to be. Because I see what looks to me like a serious problem. Surely you understand, Phil, that everything posted to these newsgroups is archived, and anyone can retrieve anything posted here any time they want. That means that if Fred posts "I say X now,...

I've played chess for many years but I am new to actually making any sort of effort to improve my game :-) I'm reading about the 2 nights defence which starts out: 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Nf6 4 Ng5 d5 5 exd5

I intend to raise this issue at the Executive Board meeting today in Stamford Connecticut so please bring your lawyers with you and, as there will be fireworks, please be prepared to call 911 in case violence and bloodshed breaks out over this. I am a big shot on the board and I will make a lot of noises about this issue. All spectators are welcome. You can be sure that there will be lots...

What's the meaning of life? I have asked this question several times and never gotten an answer, and I am a big shot on the board. On a related subject, my wife wants to divorce me and I am a big shot on the board. I am relieved that you are not asking a question about same-sex marriage, which is my area of expertise. I like the same sex.

wrote: Why do I visit this board? It is such a waste of time. Must be out of habit gained from the olden golden days of rgcp. Old Haasie I have asked this question several times and never gotten an answer, and I am a big shot on the board.

Some time ago Dan Heisman had a guy on his ChessFM radio show who claimed a match between Fischer and Karpov was in the works. At the time I did not believe a word this guy was saying. Supposedly he had raised $10-15 million in prize money for a "gothic" chess match between the two former WCs. And, he had Fischer's agreement to play. He provided very few other details. When I visited his...

A new internet forum devoted to chess problems: http://ChessProblem.net

The following are the best, they are all cgi based so that means that you can sign into myspace or any other place that needs you to login: http://www.schoolsproxy.com Access myspace from School http://www.netsproxy.com Use the Net at School http://www.dvdproxy.com Get By school Filters http://www.proxymyspaces.com Unblock Myspace http://www.bebosproxy.com Use...

Does anyone know when and where the qualifier tournaments will be held for the next U.S. Championship Tournament in 2007? And what system will be used to select the players?

This painting of Jodi Bonassi has been added (with his agreement) on the page http://www.jmrw.com/Chess/Tableau_echecs/index.htm (Paintings related to chess) -- J'ai découvert que tout le malheur des hommes vient d'une seule chose, qui est de ne savoir pas demeurer en repos dans une chambre. http://www.jmrw.com/

Any one have one ?? Think Fritz will accuse him of going to the bathroom too much ? Think Kar will play different as white than he did vs Top or as black ... How will Fritz I0 open vs him , i am sure it knows every game he has played ....Think it will try and throw him off with a strange opening when it plays white ?

Bs'd Now FICS is dead, and yahoo unplayable, where can I play decent chess for free? Eliyahu

currently playing - gelfand - ponomariov svidler - shirov mamedyarov - aronian leko - grishuk morozevich - carlsen its about 8:30 now EST/us, and all players have approx 1 hr left on their clocks

My Mom has given me a 30-day notice to move out of her house. I'm outraged! Where am I supposed to go now? I have no job and I have no money. I'm banking on cashing against the USCF. Now my plan is all ****ed up. -- "Google maintains the USENET." -- The Honorable R. Barclay Surrick, Eastern District of PA Judge From Parker v. Google, E.D.Pa. #04-cv-3918

Now it is easy to play with Human Opponents. Start a game: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html Whenever you play game with computer. Login and keep the Search Window open minimized and when someone searches you You can start a game with Human Opponent. 1. Login First. 2. Click above button again. 3. Keep it Open (Minimized) for others to choose you.

Here are some chess puzzles taken from the games of Erich Eliskases, Austrian and German Champion. All puzzles are 'White to move and win'. a) http://www.wtharvey.com/elisab.png Eliskases vs Andre Muffang, Warsaw, 1935 bnrr2k1/5p1p/p3q1p1/1p1p1N2/1P2N1Q1/P3P3/5PPP/2RR2K1 w - - 0 1 b) http://www.wtharvey.com/elisbd.png Eliskases vs Max Eisinger, Bad Oeynhausen, 1939

I'm recently getting back into chess after being away for awhile. I am mainly looking to sharpen my game a bit for when I play some informal coffeeshop matches with new people and games with friends. Today I played a game against GNU chess 5.07 + Winboard. I lost, of course, but I was surprised at how long it took the computer to beat me, in terms of number of moves. I think it may not have been...

I've been spending alot of time trying to pinpoint where I can improve my approach to the game. I'm not talking about just learning another line or variation, but I am talking about a change in my psychological approach. At my level confidence sames to be the biggest obstacle. Read this and let me know what you think. http://growwithchess.com/2006/11/dont-play-scared.html -- Thanks,

Do the players miss fish like me that are no longer allowed to play as guests?

Now the GetClub Game has reached new heights. As it has been improved with 99% of the Problems Solved. Games at: http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html It saves its King from Opponents Attack, It also preventing its pieces from being Killed. Play a game and tell me your Opinion about Latest Improvements.