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Wow… just… wow…

( Other )

This interview left me pretty much speechless… what if it is true?

http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=3553

Strange…

( Other )

This article, brought to my attention by the Boylston Chess Club Weblog illuminates a few strange curiosities about sports and doping.
Two bits I found particularly interesting:
1) Alcohol is among the banned substances tested for by the International Olympic Committee.
What? Like all the downhill skiers are going to go get liquored up? Or the speedskaters? […]

Blindfold Debacle!

I finally got my laptop back up and running, and so can now bring you my blindfold match with GM Jaan Ehlvest, played in front of a large, loud audience!
We both made a few inaccuracies, though mine were far more damaging than his. Unfortunately, my usually trustworthy memory failed me, and I forgot about one […]