(John Fernandez) wrote in message ... Tony Rook - The sentimental winner, but come on. I like the guy, but he's been learning on the job in a pretty brutal fashion. He often has absolutely nothing to contribute in terms of background on the players, since he doesn't know any of them, and he's too weak to...

You can find link to text in russian on http://Kramnikchess.narod.ru

"CaptJosh" wrote in message ... I have a sense of humor. However, some things simply do not amuse me. Especially not jerks who can only tell someone out for some fun to "get a life". Was the original post a silly question? Perhaps. But I find it intellectually stimulating, as I have never considered it...

That was a really strong open section this past week. There were over 35 GMs playing. I think there was a 10 way tie for first place so each person wins almost $3000. What is interesting is that the GMs that got 11th - 20th place will only get $80 since they have to pay their entry fee. I am sure Goicherg is very happy with this turnout. I somehow feel this format is not really as good as it...

How I beat a Child Chess Genius by Sam Sloan: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0316913391/qid=1057700610/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_2/002-2389146-9920800?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Sam - feel free to use this at future tournaments! White: Scott Black: Anonymous 1.e4 e6 2.Nf3 b6 3.d4 Bb7 4.Nc3 d6 5.Be2 Nd7 6.O-O Be7 7.Be3 a6 8.b4 Nf8 9.a4 h5 10.Na2 g5 11.c4 g4 12.Nd2 Ng6 13.f4 f5 14.Qc2 fxe4 15.Nxe4 Nf6 16.Nxf6+ Bxf6 17.Qxg6+ Kd7 18.Qf7+ Be7 19.f5 Kc8 20.f6 Bf8 21.Qxe6+ Kb8 22.a5 Ka7 23.axb6+ cxb6 24.c5 dxc5 25.bxc5 b5 26.Nb4 Kb8

On 3 Jul 2003 06:25:02 -0700, (Ivan) wrote: I was wondering if the Manhattan Chess Club is still closed. I went to the New Yorker hotel yesterday but I could not find the location where they meet. The club was on the 17th floor of the Hotel New Yorker. Also, could anyone tell me why they closed their club?

In terms of the Sherzer age debate - if the girl was a med student and chess master herself - I would not find much wrong with the encounter other than Sherzer's obvious disregard for the law and the like. It is clear that Sherzer was in it for the physical encounter and there was no redeeming value. It should be noted that if this girl had even half a brain we would not be having this...

If you want to know what are the views of the famous chess Grand Master Sveshnikov on organization of chess tournaments you can read the article on Chess Express site : http://www.chess-express.ru/article/euch-svesh.html It is however written in Russian. :))) Regards,

The 2003 World Open has been won by Jaan Ehlvest of Estonia. After 9 rounds of play, 10 players were tied for first. Under the new Goichberg Rules, the top two on tie-breaking points were to play a one game play-off match at 6 minutes to 5 minutes with the player of black having draw odds. Ehlvert and Smirin were the top two on tie-breaking points. Ehlvert had better tie-breaks so he got to...

(Sam Sloan) wrote in message ... Fischer's Bust was unbusted by Larry Evans in the Evans Edition of Modern Chess Openings. I think it was MCO9. Evans found a good way to play against it. As a result, nobody plays the Fischer Bust any more. However, I do not remember the move that Evans found. Sam Sloan Funny. "A bust the...

I would direct any interested readers to 'A Legend on the Road', John Donaldson's book on Fischer's 1964 simul tour. Playing white, Fischer tried the King's Gambit seventeen times. Although only playing amateurs, there are some real gems among the games.

Matt, Thanks! I am embarrassed to say I should have done this years ago. Dan H

http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=1031 Ponomariov: 'I can beat Kasparov' FIDE world champion Ruslan Ponomariov has given another interview, this time to the Russian sports magazine Sport Express. In it he repeats his dissatisfaction with the way FIDE has handled the organisation of his September match against Garry Kasparov and sets his demands for reimbursement for financial...

Teddy Coleman, 13, Great Sensation of the World Open The great sensation of the 2003 World Open, concluded yesterday, was Teddy Coleman, aged 13. Teddy scored 5 points in his first seven games against opponents averaging 2300, for a grandmaster level preformance. However, he played a grandmaster in round 8 and lost. In Round nine he lost to an International Master. So, Teddy would up with a...

Teddy Coleman, 13, Great Sensation of the World Open The great sensation of the 2003 World Open, concluded yesterday, was Teddy Coleman, aged 13. Teddy scored 5 points in his first seven games against opponents averaging 2300, for a grandmaster level preformance. However, he played a grandmaster in round 8 and lost. In Round nine he lost to an International Master. So, Teddy would up with a...

Question: Anyone know this person ? I never heard of her ! http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/story.jsp?story=421562 Syrian chess fanatic makes a bizarre move on Cordiant By Nigel Cope City Editor 04 July 2003 A glamorous Syrian woman who used to be married to a middle eastern military intermediary has emerged as the mystery investor who has bought a 2 per cent stake in Cordiant,...

If found guilty ( it looks like he will ) I wonder how many years in prison Alex will have to practice his Chess game ? http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20030702/APN/3070207 28 Federal judge will close courtroom to shield teen sex victim The Associated Press

On 2 Jul 2003 23:04:56 -0700, (Scott) wrote: David Howell plays a good game against a GM playing the Sicilian . . . a lower rated player can certainly gain insight from this game: http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=1035

Can someone post the full article from Cognitive Brain Research ? http://www.psychologytoday.com/htdocs/prod/PTOArticle/PTO-20030522-000001.as p Chess: Not All About Logic? By Jason Williams -- Publication Date: Mar/Apr 2003 Summary: Spatial processing may be the key to a good game. Chess is not