Has the USCF changed its policy in how one contacts its office? The new policy, according to what appears on the Web site, is that now one has to fill out a form. No longer listed are the various e-mail addresses of the departments and personnel. This change in policy looks like it will create more work for the New Windsor office, since the messages that are sent, after forms have been filled...

As Don Shennum correctly pointed out, the pro offenses of the PAC 10 teams are proving hard to defend for the simpler teams. Texas certainly had more talent and the better athletes, but bit the big one against a very good Washington State team whose quarterback had not one, but two separated shoulders. Certain parties on this forum must be becoming increasingly nervous about their projections...

The PHB and suits at Hasbro have decided to close all the Wizards of the Coast retail stores (WOTC made Magic - the gathering card game and distributed Pokemon cards in the USA) Q1: Wasn't WOTC going to pump a lot of money into chess at one time? If so, what happened? Q2: Does any body know of any chess groups that used the open nights at WOTC for a place to meet?

(ASCACHESS) wrote in message ... Thank heavens it is a free country and you may write what you wish... That's not so! Kevin says otherwise!

THE USCF WORKS FOR THE GREAT SATAN (or Okay you better come clean we know you're spies for the Great Satan!!) MATT JACKASS NEMMERS WINS A FREE VACATION TO ATTEND A CHESS TOURNAMENT IN SOUTHERN ASIA ALL EXPENSES PAID WITH HIS WIFE ONLY TO FIND OUT HE HAS PEOPLE WATCHING HIM.

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I just received copies of the 5th edition of the Rulebook. 17 page index is impressive, although I couldn't find the first two items I wanted to research. The only thing I find that is a negative is the glow in the dark cover that Random House picked. I guess, if the lights go out in the tournament hall, we can still read the rules. Grant Perks

what is the latest on the us chess fed. relocating? community.webtv.net/bshupinski/Jenna http://community.webtv.net/bshupinski/Jenna

It appears that the Illinois chess website hasn't been available for the past couple days. Is there a problem? Marty

Now I only want the FACTS here. I wouldn't want anything MISLEADING to be said, so LET'S STICK TO THE FACTS!!!

So you say you are a chess player, a chess club, an artist, that needs some money? Introduction. THINK! THINK! THINK! Well this may be your opportunity even if you don't have a college diploma , as if you have experience or abilities in researching or doing things (writing proposals, teaching, practicing your art form, or other art proper organizational skills you can apply yourself to receive...

OK Gents, I need some help. I have twice tried to unsubscribe from this list but am still receiving e-mail from it. How can I unsubscribe? If the keeper of this list is reading this please search your list for 'lcraver' @ funj.pn (ROT-13'd to keep my address from the spammers) and delete it. I've installed Norton Anti-Spam for other things but don't feel this

Many people who are new to various newsgroups ask what is up with the poster called LeModernCaveman, who also calls himself "Ray Gordon". This often happens because of his antisocial behavior, outlandish claims (for which he provides no evidence), general attempts to get attention by acting out, and very high volumes of posts to multiple newsgroups. This individual unfortunately has a long...

I have understood that under current Fide president tournament thinking times in Grandmaster tournaments have been shortened. In the golden 70's and 80's times were 2.5h/40 moves, after the move limit game was interrupted, next move was put to sealed envelope and (after fierce private analyzing) game was continued next day in times 1h/each. That guaranteed really high quality games. Nowadays...

No offense to women, but what's the big deal with having them play the game in large numbers? If they want to be seen as equals to men, shouldn't we respect only those women who compete with men on equal terms?

Virginia Tech discovered to their great displeasure what USC found out in September. Don't play Cal when their quarterback is hot. Virginia Tech was generally regarded as one of the best defenses in the nation, was scored on again and again and again and again. Cal opened the scoring taking the opening kickoff to a 7-0 lead, but quickly fell behind 21-7 then 28-14, but scored again just before...

http://www.chesscafe.com/winter/winter.htm Who is Bobby Fischer's opponent ? Tournament ? Year ?

Okay, here's the deal: Judit plays into Kramnick's strong suit, which is where he beats her. He wins because he's the better player. Looks like she's sharpening her game by playing into his best lines. This gives her insight on how Kramnik likes to play the game, and will help her to see what he sees so that she can incorporate it into her own game down the road.

This post isn't meant to start any racist or sexist flame wars. This is a chess related question to one of the curiosities ot competitive chess playing today. As we all know, Judit Polgar has finally beaten Gary Kasparov (albeit only rapid game match). But the real curiosity is why she continues to lose against Kramnik. I personally think Judit Polgar has some kind of mental block when it comes...

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