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Entries from March 18th, 2012

Another bold FIDE initiative

March 18th, 2012 · No Comments · Features, FIDE, Kirsan

OLAF STEFFENS After years of trying, FIDE has finally succeeded in crafting a truly abysmal public image for itself. Its Vice President became embroiled in a fist-fight during the closing ceremony of one of its showcase events; the rules for the Candidates’ matches seem to change by the week; and players are forfeited if they [...]

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Chess in NYC

March 4th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Features

On the street           the ‘Elvis’ sandwich (peanut butter, bacon, banana, maple syrup, optional mayonnaise) is available at the nearby Peanut Butter Company        An evening at Marshall Chess Club     Bill’s memoir Understanding Chess: My System, My Games, My Life is an amusing and instructive tour of his [...]

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