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Theo Thompson’s legendary problem!
Anticipation by Dr. Steven B. Dowd Take a few minutes to examine the three diagrams below. What is the common thread here? No.1 No.2 No.3 First of all, let’s assign author and date to the first diagram. No. 1 is by Wladimir P. Klipatschow and won a special honor in…
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Tournaments
Bobby’s Blitz Chess
Larry Parr (1946-2011) was editor of Chess Life magazine from 1985-1988 and wrote a number of articles and books about chess. He co-authored The Bobby Fischer I Knew collaborating with Arnold Denker. Following is one story I remember from the defunct World Chess Network back in 2002 that I enjoyed…
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Fundraiser for “Extermo” in Philly
FM William Morrison Photo by Daaim Shabazz. FM William Morrison is considered a chess legend and has trod a worn-out path on the east coast of the U.S. Known as “The Exterminator” he is revered in New York, Philly, Baltimore and the DC area and renown for his blitz prowess.…
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New Video Tour for The Chess Drum
Drum Visitors, After accumulating more than 9,000 pages at The Chess Drum, it becomes important to make the navigational strategy less cumbersome. Given the size of this 11-year project it also occurs to me that many routinely miss content here since the updates occur frequently and some information can be…
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Asia
The Rise of ‘Asian Dragons’, Part 3
For centuries, Europe has dominated the tables of chess. Over the past 20-25 years, the balance of power has slowly turned eastward. Europe remains the center of chess with its elite tournaments, professional leagues and stellar conditions. However, “Asian Terror” is beginning to take the world by storm as the…
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