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| Posted by wschmidt www6conf.org 2/01/2008 15:35:44 play online chess |  Subject: Novice Nook # 67Message: This week's article is entitled, "Making Chess Simple". Not a lot new in it, but a good summary of some stuff he's covered before and a nice short excerpt from a book I recently acquired but haven't read, "Chess for Zebras" by John Rowson. Here's the link. Let me know what you think.  www.chesscafe.com |
| Posted by ionadowman www6conf.org 2/04/2008 12:12:53 play online chess | Useful article... Message: I still reckon these are a good read and a handy reminder... Thanks, ws! Cheers, Ion |
| Posted by cascadejames www6conf.org 2/04/2008 12:46:41 play online chess | Thanks Message: Congratulations on your OTB success. |
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