November 2007

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Chess and Poker News
Kasparov Arrested, Ivanchuck Wins
11.24.07 | Permalink | Comment?

Garry Kasparov, former world champion and one of the most dominant players in Chess history, has been arrested in Russia while participating in a political rally in Moscow. Kasparov is a leading figure in Russian politics and a staunch opponent of the current “regime”. He was recently interviewed by several United States media outlets, including […]
Online Tournament Poker
Simulated Variance Online
11.24.07 | Permalink | Comment?

Online poker does its best to simulate the up and down swings that are mathematically probable for live-action players, mostly by delivering vastly unlikely beats upon players in predictable patterns. If you’ve had any experience online, you’ve certainly heard the complaints that online poker is rigged. While this is typically pronounced by players with limited […]
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Site Updates with New Design
11.01.07 | Permalink | Comment?

I’m so pleased with the results of the new redesign of Chess and Poker Dot Com that I can’t stop clicking around the site exploring all of the great looking guides! It really is the result of tons of hard work paying off. I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I already do. […]