Looking at rgcm via Google this morning, I noticed a major format change that, for me at least, renders everything much harder to read. Anyone else having the same problem?

Are Giants Lilliputians? / Kasparov’s Indifference& Korchnoi’s Betrayal / In the interview given to Yevgeny Atarov (www.chesspro.ru) Garry Kasparov when asked why nothing is being done to liberate Robert Fischer from Tokyo’s prison and not to allow his extradition to the United States, the new Russian Champion said:” You know, we, chess players, are very non-chalant...

I think the Lasker-Steinitz world championship in 1894 the games were COPYRIGHT and sold to newspapers, wire services, etc. during the match. Spectators had to sign a paper saying they would not distribute the game scores, etc.. I need to know the exact wording of the "contract" for the spectators, or where it can be found. Russell Miller, Chelan WA posting a message for James Schroeder who does...

The origins of Stanley Random Chess have been the subject of debate by scholars for century. In his last article, GM Topov provides some personal insights on this controversial subject. Contrary to popular belief, the origins of Stanley Random Chess (SR Chess) are in fact evolutionary in nature. Although I am a fierce opponent of Darwin's theory of evolution and do not for a moment give any...

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In article qvord.186840$R05.50994@attbi_s53, Matt Nemmers says... "Sam Sloan" wrote in message ... Fearless Randy Bauer fears certified mail from Sam Sloan We all fear certified letters from Sloan. He might be sending urine samples or something equally disgusting. And come to think of it, his lawsuit certainly...

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If I were on the USCF Executive Board, I would also refuse a certified letter from Sam Sloan. Why? Because if I believed his legal suit to be of ill-informed purpose, my job would be to make Sam's job tough as can be. I see no reason to criticize Mr. Bauer or any other Board member, given their own lights, for refusing certified letters from Sam. One notices in the postings today that Sam's...

I'm an intermediate player (1400-1700, depending on whether I'm on or off a roll) hoping to improve. I've built an opening repertoire for myself which I understand is not the BEST use of my chess time. I think if I understood more about the plans behind the openings that I use I could recoup a little of that lost time. Is there an online resource that explains or describes what the general...

This is a Summons to Chess Tourney! Are you an utterly obsequious coward? We, the partisans, paladins, and protagonists of the Exposition Park Chess Club very greatly desire the attendance of brave chess players. This coming first Sunday of the month, Dec. 5th, shall be the occasion of a free, unrated, three-round chess tournament. Cash prizes will *NOT* be awarded, but the names of the winners...

Is there an international rating system for rapid chess? If there were, I assume that Anand would be ranked #1, but I would like to see the numbers.

Every once in awhile, I see a game where a GM plays against The World (i.e. thousands of players online). The players all vote for moves, and the winning move is played against the GM. Does anyone know what The World is typically rated in these scenarios? It seems like The World would be very easy to beat, since it would be hard for it to come up with a coherent strategy. If someone like...

Hi! Good news! My chess.fm question and answer show, Ask the Renaissance Man, will return next Thursday, Dec 9 and hopefully will run uninterrupted except for Dec 23, an off night. It will probably be at the recently established time of 9-10 PM Eastern. Listen in at www.chess.fm or post live questions by going to www.chessclub.com, getting Blitzin (or Icarus) and typing at a command line...

Hi, I am a beginner with chess, I have use Fritz to practice. But I found it's too hard to win Fritz 8. Yesterday I found the player in Chessmaster 10th with Elo 1100 is right for my level. But I still want to use Fritz since it have smaller size. So my question is how to adjust Fritz 8 thinking time or something else to make it as strong as Elo 1100 player. Is there any formula? thank you!

I've setup a Judit Polgar Fan Club http://juditpolgar.maribelajar.com It's still new so please don't bear with it while I add more goodies. BTW, Judit is out of action due to her pregnancy, but we are confident she'll come back soon with a vengeance ! Comments, suggestions and criticisms is most welcomed.

Dear rgcm, I wrote this note to Don Shultz, VP of USCF, in another newsgroup concerning the title. Can anyone answer item (c) particularly? Thanks, Phil Innes ---------- Dear Don, I see that you are horning in on the highly lucrative chess book review market :) And doing so very well - I look forward to your full review.

I returned to tournament play recently after a few years absence. I noted a warning about cell phone ringers was fairly effective among actual players but not among spectators and those who had finished playing. There also seemed to be an increase in spectators, parents, siblings and relatives. I have nothing against children watching games in progress if that is what they are doing. But why...