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I feel I should point out that Larsen won his match against the combined talents of Spassky and Stein 2.5-1.5

He recovered amazingly well from the 1 b3 miniature.

I think he would be pleased that this book has been published.

So who has obtained the rights to run the 2021 EPSCA events? Forgive me if this is obvious and I have missed it.

I am very sorry to hear that. RIP Bob.

'When theory ends' and a couple more new videos, posted today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDHkTrM8bN8

Hopefully, we will be able to hold the Congress later in the year if things become safer and I can find a gap in the calendar. Yateley Manor has indicated that they would be happy with this. Then back to normal, last weekend of January in 2022.

Mutually agreed.

Basic common sense.

With regret, I announce the postponement of next year’s congress. If it is possible to reschedule, we will. We may have to wait until 2022.

I’m sorry about this.

Grand Prix Attack mayhem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTdwHFX9RqU

The Copycat Trap revisited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn6HUlnUqKU

Call my bluff : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uG4DL-FDG0

I can scarcely make out any difference between the two portraits, but if pushed , I would say that Ray Keene’s picture depicts Staunton shortly after being mated by the bishop and knight, rather than mating.

How to play against stronger opponents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP4HrAG_N-0

Several new videos up today, including some shock opening weapons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnjFw3aojJ0

Sincere condolences to the Farrand family. Julian will be greatly missed.

Anatoly Karpov serves up a technical masterclass, against none other than Garry Kasparov

: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_pqKd04AXg