A short story by James Schroeder [Click for floating game board.] Spanish Joe, Fast Eddie, Harry the Horse, Little Bishop and Derby Don were enjoying the sights of nature at the Polski Weight-Lifting, Chess and Draughts Emporium when Johnny Double…
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Help – Need Answers to Chess History Questions
HELP! When I was in Cleveland I discovered there was a world championship match where the games where copyrighted and sold by “wire” to newspapers, etc. The spectators had to sign an agreement that limited what they could do with…
Story: Frank Marshall Lost to Amateur
The story, as I remember it, was written by Bruce Hayden. The great American champion, Frank Marshall, was in England playing in a tournament. He was approached by some members of a local chess club. Seems that there was a…
Free: Confidential Chess Lessons
For free copies of Confidential Chess Lessons and a list of great out-of-print chess books for sale, send name and address to James Schroeder. James Schroeder 3011 E. 9th St. Apt. #15 Vancouver, WA 98661
Book Review: The Art of Bisguier, Volume 1, 1945 – 1960
This book is for sale – see info at end of article. Publisher Newton Berry makes several mistakes in the format of this book but is forgiven because he does many more things that are great: Large size paper: 81/2…
Gambits in the Slav II
Book List: Send name and address for list of great out-of-print chess books. James Schroeder, 3011 E 9th St. #15, Vancouver, WA 98661. Gambits in the Slav II by J. Silman / J. Donaldson. Limp cover © 1993. 1 d4…