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…
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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…
World Champ Chess
I see today’s (rnd.7–ed.)Â latest World Champ Chess game was another draw. Topalov cannot make any headway against Kramnik unless the latter decides not to show up. There have been many strange occurances in World Championships past–remember the Karpov/Korchnoi encounters, the…
Chess Etiquette, by Nell Ooc
[Reprinted from Chess in New York State, 1973-09] Dear Nell Ooc: At a recent out-of-town tournament I was paired with the local champion in round one. After about 25 moves my pencil dropped to the floor. When I got up…
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…