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Comment on Back on Track by James Yates

James Yates — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:56:48 +0000

I prefer less-than-clean but…I do clean up nice :)

Comment on Back on Track by Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:25:58 +0000

That is too true, you are super stinky ;)Up for a game of Carcassonne?

Comment on Bobby Fischer Dead at 64 by GaryD

GaryD — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:29:44 +0000

I’m surprised there are no comments here about Bobby’s death! Many know h was the World Chess Champion — the only American in our lifetime to accomplish this, but most don’t realize his amazing matches on his way to the Championship — he defeated some of the very best Grandmasters of his time 6-0, 6-0 for the firt 2 matches, only Petrosian drew against Fisher and lasted a little longer! Yes, Fisher was troubled, but he was treated by the current Presidency and the administration as a traitor rather than a troubled man - a brilliant one. Fisher’s life was a triumph and a tragedy. It’s a shame. Those that loved his games and are still in awe of his great accomplishments will always remember him as one of the greatest, in the same field with Alekhine, Capablanca, Bottvinik, Tal, and other artists of chess. It was truly a great era of chess!!

Comment on Nigel Short is a Complete Loser by David

David — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:24:33 +0000

i believe he did the right thing. apparently he (Short) had made a comment or two sometime prior to the 2008 tournament that the Bulgarian camp did not like. so instead of being fair about freedom of expression etc., they decided to punish him in a calculated and disrespectful way. well done Nigel!! and the so called quote above regarding Nigel being emotionally shaken by it all cant be correct. check the interviews! Nigel is cool, calm, respectful and even humorous…..quite the British response we have come to respect and appreciate the world over. keep up the good work Nigel!!

Comment on Nigel Short is a Complete Loser by Chess Analysis

Chess Analysis — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:25:46 +0000

Hey nice site you have. Anyways I just thought I’d chat about some new chess software I found lately. Its called Chess Analysis Pro 7000. Its very good in analyzing your chess games for blunders. It also track’s your chess ratings. I liked the little book that came with it too. Yes I’d recommend this item. Kasparov always analyzed his own games.

Comment on Nigel Short is a Complete Loser by James Yates

James Yates — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:22:59 +0000

As an update, after issuing a formal apology Cheparinov and Short did indeed meet to play out their game, with Short winning it. With a handshake even.

Here’s a quote from someone talking with Nigel after the incident the night before:

“The English grandmaster was still shaking as he sipped his glass of red wine. It was clear that the refusal by his opponent to accept his handshake had had a deeply disruptive effect on his emotional balance.”

Jeez. Grab your blankie and turn in for the night Nigel :)

Comment on Nigel Short is a Complete Loser by Rich Hutnik

Rich Hutnik — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:28:49 +0000

I will say that action was likely the most exciting part of the chess match. Sure, it was arguably nitpicking. But at least it was newsworthy, and gives you something to get fired up about. It is something that, AT LEAST, people who don’t know chess can relate to.

Comment on Happy Birthday to Your Humble Narrator by Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:54:03 +0000

Happy Birthday!!!! I’m so glad that you had a great birthday, and that Packers win wasn’t too bad either ;)

Comment on Happy Birthday to Your Humble Narrator by jess

jess — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:07:02 +0000

james i’m such a jerk. sorry i didn’t tell you happy birthday sooner…so happy birthday and stuff. sorry i couldn’t make it to the awesome party. sounds like it was lots of fun!

miss you guys!