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| Posted by wschmidt www6conf.org 1/19/2007 13:29:58 Play online chess |  Subject: Novice Nook #45Message: I think one of the reasons this series of articles is worthwhile for beginning and intermediate players is that, while some of the material may seem repititious or simple, it provides a vocabulary and a broad overview of types of chess thinking that it may take a long time to acquire otherwise. I really don't know how many folks are actually reading along from week to week but I hope there are a number of lurkers out there who actually do go to the website to look up the article even if you're not posting here on the thread. Happy weekend all! ws -> www.chesscafe.com | ||
| Posted by ccmcacollister www6conf.org 1/19/2007 14:25:12 Play online chess | I'm a faithful reader but sometimes poster ... Message: | ||
| Posted by cascadejames www6conf.org 1/22/2007 21:06:59 Play online chess | another faithful reader Message: ——— Paranoia served Fischer well on chess board — Bobby Fischer was characteristically defensive and even conspiratorial. His anti-Semitic theories, for one, were off-the-wall. But his fears weren't always so patently without merit, as when he claimed that the "Russians" had tried to rig a chess tournament against him by accepting quick and easy draws against one another. His dread of journalists was motivated by grievous experiences at the hands of a sensationalistic press. His quirky, outspoken manner made him an easy, if not appetizing, target. Fischer clearly was aware of the issue of paranoia. During an appearance on Dick Cavett's talk show in 1971, Fischer looked over his shoulder and declared humorously: "The paranoids are ... Posted by thunker | www6conf.org 2/02/2007 15:43:51 Play online chess Try thisMessage: ——— For World Chess Champion, Two Uncommon Losses — Except for the world’s top chess players, few people ever have the chance to play a world chess champion. The exceptions are simultaneous exhibitions, where the champion will play 20 or 30 people at a time. Even then, though the champion has a bit of a handicap, it is a potentially intimidating experience. Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion, who continues to give simuls, is so competitive that he hates to even yield a draw. Since he became world chess champion in 1985 and retired in 2005, he has rarely lost. Viswanathan Anand of India, the current titleholder, does not have Kasparov’s fire, but he would not be champion if he were not exceptionally competitive. It must have been a bit of ... |