Although the entire senior management of the publications department were dismissed as was Tom Brownscombe, we are left wondering where the bulk of the other 14 staff cuts fell? Were they relatively evenly distributed in all departments or were they concentrated in one or two departments, while other departments considered critical were spared? I'm guessing that the part timers were probably...

How could anyone possibly argue that Josh Waitzkin is a disappointment? From what I know of him, he is a well rounded success. There is more to life than just chess. KidDon Amen. Richard Peterson

Can someone please post some famous chess players from Ukraine please?? I have a foreign exchange student from Ukraine in my class that plays chess coming to visit. And I want to find a way to start a conversation with him and make a new friend. thank you

President: Beatriz Marinello Vice President: Steve Shutt VP Finance: Tim Hanke Secretary: Frank Brady Wow. There's hope for us all. John Fernandez

Is the U.S. Chess Federation really serious about its book and equipment business? Judging by its online shopping listings on its website, I would say not. A prime example would be the failure of (not yet) listing the latest edition of the Official Rules of Chess. The September issue of Chess Life includes an ad (buried, as far as I'm concerned) for the latest edition on page 49 (unnumbered),...

The USCF website was updated Friday, August 22, with a listing of the current Executive Board members, all now with mailing addresses and e-mail addresses. The newly elected members, Marinello, Hanke and Schultz, had previously been listed with no addresses. Noticeably absent from the list is John McCrary, the former USCF president, who was the only one listed with a (color) photo of himself. But...

In a simul against Capablanca in 1933 Mary Bain won her game in 11 moves. Does anyone have the moves from this game? Jon Haskel Capablanca,J - Bain,M Hollywood blindfold Hollywood, 21.05.1933 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bb5 Bc5 5.0-0 0-0 6.Nxe5 Re8 7.Nd3 Bd4 8.Ne2 Rxe4 9.Nxd4 Nxd4 10.Ba4 Ne2+ 11.Kh1 Nxc1 0-1

"Sam Sloan" wrote in message ... On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 13:09:08 -0400, "StanB" wrote: "Sam Sloan" wrote in message ... I have moved to Brooklyn. Here is my new address:

Recent side comments by Stan Booz, suggest that ED Frank Niro is or has been absent from the office a great deal lately. While certainly Frank is a busy man, one has to wonder whether Frank is absent on chess related affairs or is absent due to personal and family affairs? Is Frank being compensated for personal time while absent? Does anyone find it odd that Frank would be taking extensive...

How could anyone possibly argue that Josh Waitzkin is a disappointment? From what I know of him, he is a well rounded success. There is more to life than just chess. KidDon Fine, but that doesn't you can't call someone a disappointment a la Todd Marinovich, Todd Van Poppel or Harold Miner. John Fernandez

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...

Now that Chess HQ has evidently entered its "quiet" period the timing may be perfect to latch onto the turnkey fundraising program that I have sent to Beatriz and Tim. Chess HQ could use its huge database to recruit its level 1 downline and at its own level 0 start showing the program to other non-profits. Chess HQ's only cost, other than time and effort, would be $20 per month to participate in...

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"tomic" wrote in message ... It seems that you'll find out the last. Sponsors are ready. Organizers are ready. Millions euros are ready. It's only waiting for Fischer acceptance! By the way your comment about Fischer's Random is really strange. Have you heard about Chess960 Matches in Mainz? Leko, Adams, Swidler are not...

George, This was a fine against the firm I sold in 2001 as well as against myself personally. The purchaser of the firm, a corporation that had the rights to use my name in the county the office was located did not remove my signage from the building that was used for the firm. Instead of paying an attorney $200 per hours and taking a day off from work, I paid the fine. My personal CPA...

Anyone have any experieince with Chess Express Ratings Service (CXR)? I

The Fall Team Tournament begins on Monday, September 7, at the Hackettstown, NJ chess club. Registration starts at 7:00 pm sharp. Unlike our other tournaments, late arrivals are NOT guaranteed a spot, so please come early The tournament runs 11 or 12 rounds, until the week after Thanksgiving. Entry fee is $14. We have a great club and very friendly players. Our Summer Holland tournament drew 26...

Dear Fellow Chess players: Allow me to identify myself to those of you who do not know me. I was USCF President from 1969-72 during which Robert Fischer won the world chess championship and USCF experienced its greatest membership growth ever. Today I received a copy of the USCF audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2003.. To say that the finances are bad is an...

(Scott) writes: Was anyone present or has heard about the incident with GM Rohde at the New York State Ch in Saratoga Springs NY in September 1996? He was visually agitated at his expert level opponent who did not resign at the first sign of losing the game. Others could tell something was wrong so a small crowd began to hover. 6-7 moves later when the expert...

In general, I advise against trying to come back. It's never the same. Moved On? Keep Going! (as Best for You.)