Here are some chess puzzles taken from the games of Isaac Boleslavsky, two-time Candidate, 1950 & 1953. It's White to move and win except where noted. a) http://www.wtharvey.com/boleaa.png White Mates in 7. Boleslavsky vs Vladimir Makogonov, Moscow, 1940 4r3/pp1q2kp/1bpn1p2/4p2p/6P1/1BP2Q2/PP3PK1/2B1R3 w - - 0 1 b) http://www.wtharvey.com/bolebb.png White Mates in 6. Boleslavsky vs Ludek...

Since Kramnik is the world chess champion, does that mean that he is a genius and have a high IQ? Could he be a member of Mensa ?

Is this true: "Kashdan would have been U.S. champion in 1942, but lost out to Reshevsky when the TD scored Reshevsky's time-forfeit loss to Denker as a win instead." --- --- Replace you know what by j to email

On 25 Oct 2006 15:27:01 -0700, "Zero" wrote: But what I don't understand is how he did it? You can't just put a computer in a hat and also how There was a Mission Impossible episode in which this was done. Rolin had a earpiece that looked like a hearing aid, but it was really a radio receiver. Barney put the moves into a computer and radioed the best move to Rolin. ...

wrote: Ray, Can you explain what you are going to sue the USCF over. What is your complaint? Your posting does not make sense to me. What is the basis of your lawsuit? Marcus Roberts

wrote: Sam Sloan has stated this. This is disgraceful. Is it a boy or a girl? If it is a girl, I can take her under my wings. Sam Sloan Marcus Roberts

wrote: wrote: A prime strategy for the the USCF should be to improve our chess experiences both individually and collectively. Old Haasie No, Old Haasie, when a murderer is President of FIDE, and that murderer sends me e-mails to "learn from the mistakes from others" (Kirsan is

Can someone please help me find the score of the game: Chekover-Kasparyan, match, Erevan 1936, 0-1 Thanks in advance, Duncan

wrote: Kirsan deals drugs, or their profits, from the FIDE bank account. Why do you think he personallu borrowed from FIDE? Kirsan financies DRUG DEALERS. You chessplayers are disgusting with your INTENTIONAL blindless of criminal activity. You support convicted felons, sexual perverts, all for the name of chess, when in fact, some of your money is being...

ChessBase has a new article in which Kramnik's manager responds to Topalov's whining allegations. http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=3460

Here a chessboard with 32 players http://www.jmrw.com/Chess/Marathon_Saverne.htm On it 9 GMI and 6 MI.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/10/26/teacher_uses_chess_to_improve_student_math_skills/

I was watching the interview with Anand and his wife Aruna on a local channel yesterday. They both looked brilliant to say the least. They seemed like a very happy couple. Do any of you know whether they have any children?

Can someone shed some background on this game: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1070913 At move 40: Deep blue: Qb6 Why didn't Kasparov move bishop - C5+??? Deep blue would then have no choice but to trade the queen for the bishop.

excuse me breaking in, but currently playing is polgar topalov, alternate viewing is sokalov mamedyarov look like judit may gambit a g pawn at move 11 in an uncompromising sicilian. who knows? maybe she can keep the black k in the middle, though this might cost another pawn

Just got back from the EEOC. They have accepted my charge for filing. An investigation will likely begin in 6-8 weeks. I've alleged gender discrimination over the Jennifer Shahade hiring, and retaliation discrimination over conduct which has occurred since then. I will be naming USCF and possibly various individuals who were personally involved in the conduct cited in my EEOC charge, as...

Hi, I just posted a book review on the Immortal Game by David Shenk. If you haven't read it yet please visit my site at : http://growwithchess.com/2006/10/immortal-game-review.html Please leave comments good or bad, all input helps. -- Thanks,

Hello -- Please sign up for the greatest (and biggest) game of chess ever played. Everyone joins one of two teams (black or white) and then each team (100+ people) vote on each move before it is made. Please join so we can begin the game :) It should prove to be very interesting.

I was thinking about how someone said my wins usually result from the other side playing poorly, and I'd have to agree. In fact, it's those mistakes that inspire me to keep playing! This opponent was 1800 or so at one minute: Here's another "flawed" game of mine for you guys to rip apart. I'm sure Black could have won with some toilet breaks: 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nd7 3. c4 e5 4. d5 Ngf6 5. Nc3...

Not only did Kramnik win the match, he also forfeited a game just because Topalov did not want him to use the bathroom. HA HA If there is ever another match between them, Topalov will complain if Kramnik sneezes.