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I was clearing out my late father's home and came across a BHB Chess clock.
I think its made out of (blacky browny plastic?) Bakelite. It has West
Germany imprinted on the back.
i tried it out- seems to work ok. The left clock stops occasionally.

Here is a quick sample:
I scored a pitiful 43.
http://www.efplfp.stealingisgood.com/wpt.html
Rob

The Chess Game developed plays weak (said by many)
http://www.softtanks.com/chessgame/Chess.html
The Programmers say, to improve it they need to know below things.
1. Do you win by killing pieces easily ( It is unable to see pieces

This question came up in an earlier thread, so I thought I would post when I ran
into early uses in my reading. The Albion of Jane 30, 1869 is dicussing a
correspondence match between Manheim (their spelling; they also put (Badap) next
to it, and I have no idea what that means) and ...

I would like everyone to visit the USCF forum. This way, I can
personally monitor all the fake Ray Gordons and protect your rights.
Mike

The Thlot Pickens. There are now four different versions to the Polgar
Proposal. She says that the matter is now closed as the Board has
agreed it. But, to which version did the board agree?
Here are the four versions. Please note the significant differences

Somewhere recently (now I can't remember where), I read that in 2005
FIDE made a ruling that you can't write down the move before making it
on the board.  Is that correct, and is there a reference?  (I can't
find it in the FIDE rules, except if "notes" is interpreted that way.)

GM Nigel Davies has written that it is perfectly correct etiquette to
reject a draw offer by simply ignoring the opponent, and making a move
without saying anything.
No, I don't think so.

http://www.chesscafe.com/spinrad/spinrad.htm
Once again, interesting work.

Round 3 standings:
1 Svidler 2.5
2 Leko 2.5
3 Ivanchuk 2.0

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The Thlot Pickens. There are now four different versions to the Polgar
Proposal. She says that the matter is now closed as the Board has
agreed it. But, to which version did the board agree?
Here are the four versions. Please note the significant differences

What's the most frequent reason, long-term strategy looking at a better
endgame, or better tactical vision, or some other reason?
Wilma

I'm looking for the following chess magazines:
New in Chess Magazine 2002 en 2004
Schaakbulletin Nr. 4
Deutsche Schachzeitung 1950/51, 51/52 and 52/53 complete

Does anyone have an idea what teams finished at the top?
Thanks.