My opinion of Larry Parr just went up 30-fold

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A STRANGE CASE

For a discussion of women in chess and a photo of a supermodel gracing
the cover of VOGUE who is president of the Estonian Chess Federation
see--

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....cle&sid= 1063



umo wrote:
Chess Bitch, is written by Jennifer Shahade. She is the 2004 U.S.
Woman's Chess Champion. Her book is her complaining about the bias
against women in the world of Chess. Why is there a women's division in
Chess. Why cant they compete successfully against men in head to head
competition.

On 3 Jan 2007 07:31:29 -0800, wrote:

A STRANGE CASE

For a discussion of women in chess and a photo of a supermodel gracing
the cover of VOGUE who is president of the Estonian Chess Federation
see--

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....cle&sid= 1063



umo wrote:
Chess Bitch, is written by Jennifer Shahade. She is the 2004 U.S.
Woman's Chess Champion. Her book is her complaining about the bias
against women in the world of Chess. Why is there a women's division in
Chess. Why cant they compete successfully against men in head to head
competition.

It's quite simple. Men are much stronger at chess than women EXCEPT
Judith Polgar who can more than hold her own with the best of them.
Why did Judith stop competing in women's events long ago. The women's
events for her was no challenge.

On 3 Jan 2007 09:12:06 -0800, "mathmo" wrote:

The Author of Chess Bitch is not that Hot, you can find better walking
along the street every day.

Yes, I agree.

samsloan wrote:
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SW wrote:
On 3 Jan 2007 07:31:29 -0800, wrote:

A STRANGE CASE

For a discussion of women in chess and a photo of a supermodel gracing
the cover of VOGUE who is president of the Estonian Chess Federation
see--

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....cle&sid= 1063



umo wrote:
Chess Bitch, is written by Jennifer Shahade. She is the 2004 U.S.
Woman's Chess Champion. Her book is her complaining about the bias
against women in the world of Chess. Why is there a women's division in
Chess. Why cant they compete successfully against men in head to head
competition.



It's quite simple. Men are much stronger at chess than women EXCEPT
Judith Polgar who can more than hold her own with the best of them.
Why did Judith stop competing in women's events long ago. The women's
events for her was no challenge.

Perhaps it's that attractive women tend to distract males who lack
sufficient libido control? I remember in the documentary "Chess Kids"
that Josh Waitzkin said that playing against girls and in particular,
Judit Polgar distracted him. He said they made it hard to concentrate
on chess. So perhaps women playing against men is actually an advantage
to the women?

Rob

Perhaps it's that attractive women tend to distract males who lack
sufficient libido control? I remember in the documentary "Chess Kids"
that Josh Waitzkin said that playing against girls and in particular,
Judit Polgar distracted him. He said they made it hard to concentrate
on chess. So perhaps women playing against men is actually an advantage
to the women?

Rob

I cant remember names or when (about a year and a half ago i believe)
where there was a tourny where a male player complained that he lost
his game against a female competitor because she wore a low cut
top. Had me laughing for quite awhile .

"Inconnux" wrote


I cant remember names or when (about a year and a half ago i believe)
where there was a tourny where a male player complained that he lost
his game against a female competitor because she wore a low cut
top. Had me laughing for quite awhile .


That was in Australia in 1998. Here is a link:

http://www.goddesschess.com/genderandchess/cowley1.html

--Duncan

Duncan Oxley wrote:
"Inconnux" wrote


I cant remember names or when (about a year and a half ago i believe)
where there was a tourny where a male player complained that he lost
his game against a female competitor because she wore a low cut
top. Had me laughing for quite awhile .


That was in Australia in 1998. Here is a link:

http://www.goddesschess.com/genderandchess/cowley1.html

--Duncan

lol yeah thats the one. Still makes me laugh dirty old man oggling
a 24 yr old. (atleast don't let it distract you from the game!)

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SW wrote:
On 3 Jan 2007 07:31:29 -0800, wrote:

A STRANGE CASE

For a discussion of women in chess and a photo of a supermodel gracing
the cover of VOGUE who is president of the Estonian Chess Federation
see--

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....cle&sid= 1063



umo wrote:
Chess Bitch, is written by Jennifer Shahade. She is the 2004 U.S.
Woman's Chess Champion. Her book is her complaining about the bias
against women in the world of Chess. Why is there a women's division
in
Chess. Why cant they compete successfully against men in head to head
competition.



It's quite simple. Men are much stronger at chess than women EXCEPT
Judith Polgar who can more than hold her own with the best of them.
Why did Judith stop competing in women's events long ago. The women's
events for her was no challenge.

Perhaps it's that attractive women tend to distract males who lack
sufficient libido control? I remember in the documentary "Chess Kids"
that Josh Waitzkin said that playing against girls and in particular,
Judit Polgar distracted him. He said they made it hard to concentrate
on chess. So perhaps women playing against men is actually an advantage
to the women?

Rob

I see your point, but I disagree. Even for those who get distracted from
simply playing a female......probably geeks who get no sex and are rarely
around women normally, the novelty will soon wear off. Nobody will be
"perpetually" distracted by playing a woman.

Jason

"SW" wrote in message
...
On 3 Jan 2007 07:31:29 -0800, wrote:

A STRANGE CASE

For a discussion of women in chess and a photo of a supermodel gracing
the cover of VOGUE who is president of the Estonian Chess Federation
see--

http://wcn.tentonhammer.com/modules....cle&sid= 1063



umo wrote:
Chess Bitch, is written by Jennifer Shahade. She is the 2004 U.S.
Woman's Chess Champion. Her book is her complaining about the bias
against women in the world of Chess. Why is there a women's division in
Chess. Why cant they compete successfully against men in head to head
competition.

It's quite simple. Men are much stronger at chess than women EXCEPT
Judith Polgar who can more than hold her own with the best of them.
Why did Judith stop competing in women's events long ago. The women's
events for her was no challenge.


Well said!