Irony of Tim Hanke's Victory Does anybody else find it ironic that Tim Hanke campaigned for office on an anti-corruption campaign and, upon winning the election, demands more money for himself than any previous candidate has ever demanded. Apparently, he believed his own campaign platform, that Executive Board members and other insiders are stealing money from the federation. He decided to run...

I would like to see much a heavier set than the "triple-weighted" - perhaps a solid metal set - it would be good excercise and will easily wear down your smaller and "weaker" opponents! -Scott

I would like to see a ballot count for the 60 late ballots. I have been informed that 60 ballots received from USCF members were declared invalid by the auditors because they were postmarked after July 7 or were not postmarked at all, even though they were received by July 15. I think that this was wrong and should be changed. I would also like to see those ballots opened and counted now.

I new to the game of chess, I know the rules, but very little about the strategy of the game can anyone suggest a good book for beginners or perhaps even a free website? Thank in advance for your patience and suggestion, Dalton

I thought this was the chess board. I vote we keep politics off this board since there is plenty to go around on the other politics group. I think United States chess politics sucks, and that is why the USCF is in such bad position, and why the United States remains "the sleeping giant" in the chess scene (a Kasparov quote). Reading this group with all the sleazy politics and people inbattling

In article , Gunny Bunny wrote: I think we are getting close to slander now !! But, assuming the suit were successful, what does Sam have that Tim could possibly want? His cab?

I thought this was the chess board. I vote we keep politics off this board since there is plenty to go around on the other politics group. I think United States chess politics sucks, and that is why the USCF is in such bad position, and why the United States remains "the sleeping giant" in the chess scene (a Kasparov quote). Reading this group with all the sleazy politics and people inbattling

Some years ago I was paired with a CM in a weekend swiss and had a most unusual game (I would give the score but can't find it). I gambited a pawn in the opening, and got some compensation in the form of piece activity and the bishop pair - but my opponent (seemingly) defended well and began to stablize the position, forcing a queen trade. I began to get nervous. At the critical moment of the...

Flame Wars for USCF Executive Board Expenses It started with a posting by Tim Hanke on July 19. He said: "I would settle for having my frigging out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed, but it doesn't look as if even that's going to happen." Tim Hanke What was more surprising was that on July 20, another candidate, Mikel Petersen, wrote:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20828-2003Jul20.html CHESS Lubomir Kavalek By Lubomir Kavalek Monday, July 21, 2003; Page C10 Garry Kasparov's new book "On My Great Predecessors" is a monumental and

"Matt Nemmers" wrote in message news:f6FSa.109584$H17.33950@sccrnsc02... (And no, pity-votes and jokes don't count. And if you were drunk when you voted for him, that doesn't count either.) Would anyone who *seriously* voted for Sloan thinking he was a *serious* candidate like to hang a big matzah-ball out there and admit it on a public forum? And if so,...

On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 14:55:15 +0200, "Jerzy" wrote: At least Karpov played infinitely much more games as the world chess champion than Fischer... So his games contribution is much much greater. Exactly. Karpov has nearly 3000 databased games with a majority played at the elite level, Ficher just under 1000. The book is about contributions to chess on the board, not...

I am at a brick wall in my playing ability so i was wondering how do you get better when you feel like you are not improving anymore

Nick wrote: OT: This post discusses some issues of German Jewish history and culture, which have been raised by Jeremy Spinrad and Simon Spivack. Chapman billy wrote in message news: ... Jerry Spinrad wrote Mendheim, who was born in approximately 1788 and died in about 1836, was apparently...

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/stories/2003072106402000.htm http://www.fide.com/news.asp?id=210 Kasparov vs Ponomariov match from Sept. 19 By Our Chess Correspondent Chennai July 20. The FIDE World chess championship match between title

I have posted the USCF Election results at http://www.samsloan.com/electionresults.htm Sam Sloan

Will Tim Hanke actually take his seat on the USCF Executive Board? As soon as it became apparent that Tim Hanke had won election to the USCF Executive Board, somebody asked whether Hanke would be willing to serve since, during the election campaign, Hanke had not seemed serious about wanting to be elected. Indeed, throughout the campaign, Hanke had constantly made racist, sexist, obscene and...

Marc Plum wrote: I have a Chronos clock, and use it in tournaments when I can. Since it isn't always my choice, however, I like to be familiar with the quirks of other brands that I might have to use. At a recent tournament, I saw an Excalibur GameTime clock (I think it was the GameTime II, but I'm not entirely sure) do something odd, and I wonder is this is a known problem. ...

Problems with Frank Niro I am a strong supporter of Frank Niro. I especially appreciate the way he has straightened out the financial mess the USCF was in, even though a financial statement for the year 2002 has still not come out yet. I certainly hope that he continues in his job. However, I wish to warn Frank Niro and provide him with a wake-up call, that he is in danger of being fired by the...

I voted for Sam Sloan. And you are very rude. who is matt nemmers anyway? "Matt Nemmers" wrote in message news:f6FSa.109584$H17.33950@sccrnsc02... (And no, pity-votes and jokes don't count. And if you were drunk when you voted for him, that doesn't count either.)