https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live: ... ties_radio starting at 15.15, for anyone wanting to listen. Nothing especially interesting, though.John Swain wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:56 pmThis "chess explosion" is also the subject of an article on p.3 of The Times today:Roger Lancaster wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:45 pmThose of you who feel, probably with some justification, that you hear quite enough of me here should avoid BBC Three Counties Radio at 3.15 this afternoon when I'll be discussing the chess explosion of the past year or so with presenter Roberto Perrone. Probably very little of interest to forumites - these programmes aren't targeted at regular chess players.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ches ... -5vk3jsh5k
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Welcome publicity for chess at the end of this evening's ITV news programme, including an interview with Nigel Short pointing out that chess is a fun and cheap activity if you use plastic pieces (rather than those impressive wooden pieces and boards in short supply due to the increased demand attributable to The Queen's Gambit and lockdowns).
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-09-08/net ... oard-sales
Malcolm Pein features prominently in the text.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-09-08/net ... oard-sales
Malcolm Pein features prominently in the text.
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https://www.itv.com/news/2021-09-08/net ... oard-sales
I note too that the move Kh6 appeared in the course of the report, presumably Nigel was asked to play some moves, so showcased his very memorable winning idea?
I note too that the move Kh6 appeared in the course of the report, presumably Nigel was asked to play some moves, so showcased his very memorable winning idea?
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Hi John and Kevin.
Thank you, a good spot.
The wooden chess pieces in short supply reminded me of CHESS magazine apologising for running
out of the plastic chess pieces in late1972 early 1973 due to the Fischer/Spassky match.
Thank you, a good spot.
The wooden chess pieces in short supply reminded me of CHESS magazine apologising for running
out of the plastic chess pieces in late1972 early 1973 due to the Fischer/Spassky match.
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Sadly it is behind a paywall. However I bought a copy. I thought the article was excellent and I photocopied it a few times for our chess clubs noticeboards.John Swain wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:56 pmThis "chess explosion" is also the subject of an article on p.3 of The Times today:Roger Lancaster wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:45 pmThose of you who feel, probably with some justification, that you hear quite enough of me here should avoid BBC Three Counties Radio at 3.15 this afternoon when I'll be discussing the chess explosion of the past year or so with presenter Roberto Perrone. Probably very little of interest to forumites - these programmes aren't targeted at regular chess players.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ches ... -5vk3jsh5k
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*If I retire, I’ll retire into chess.” Tom Stoppard https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000zhgd (at 48:36)
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Geoff >The wooden chess pieces in short supply reminded me of CHESS magazine apologising for running
out of the plastic chess pieces in late1972 early 1973 due to the Fischer/Spassky match.<
Bob Wade found a source of the plastic pieces in 1972 from Hong Kong. Peter Morrish formed his company, 'Tournament Chess Supplies' to market and distribute these. By comparison, they ran out of sets in the US. Our greater success at that time was partially responsible for the English Chess Explosion.
out of the plastic chess pieces in late1972 early 1973 due to the Fischer/Spassky match.<
Bob Wade found a source of the plastic pieces in 1972 from Hong Kong. Peter Morrish formed his company, 'Tournament Chess Supplies' to market and distribute these. By comparison, they ran out of sets in the US. Our greater success at that time was partially responsible for the English Chess Explosion.
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Michael Vaughan writes about County Cricket in the Daily Telegraph:-
"We have been crying out for more four-day cricket this summer, but why would you want any young England player going back to his county and playing in a system that is nothing like Test cricket? It is like a chess grandmaster playing draughts."
"We have been crying out for more four-day cricket this summer, but why would you want any young England player going back to his county and playing in a system that is nothing like Test cricket? It is like a chess grandmaster playing draughts."
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Left it a bit late, perhaps?JonManley wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:35 am*If I retire, I’ll retire into chess.” Tom Stoppard https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000zhgd (at 48:36)
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Neil > "We have been crying out for more four-day cricket this summer, but why would you want any young England player going back to his county and playing in a system that is nothing like Test cricket? It is like a chess grandmaster playing draughts."
That is a defect in English chess. A huge proportion is played in team matches or weekend Swisses. In order to succeed in chess internationally, it is necessary to play one game a day events, where you can prepare for your opponents in advance,
That is a defect in English chess. A huge proportion is played in team matches or weekend Swisses. In order to succeed in chess internationally, it is necessary to play one game a day events, where you can prepare for your opponents in advance,
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Not really as he’s been following the game for a while https://www.chesshistory.com/winter/ex ... tzkin.htmlMatt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:23 pmLeft it a bit late, perhaps?JonManley wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:35 am*If I retire, I’ll retire into chess.” Tom Stoppard https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000zhgd (at 48:36)
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Apparently the same chess set appears in three well-known horror films
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com
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Incidentally trying to find images to back that up led me to this photo and trying to find more information on that photo led me to the information that Leo Genn - Petronius in Quo Vadis - appeared on Desert Island Discs in 1953 and requested " a chess set with a book of problems" as his luxury. (Aaron Copland in 1958 also requested a chess set, as did Steve Race in 1959, and other guests in other decades which I may get round to listing at the weekend.)
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com
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A very good point from Stewart. The one game tournament no longer exist in England (apart from the British). If you want to play one game a day you have to travel to Europe .Stewart Reuben wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:29 pmNeil > "We have been crying out for more four-day cricket this summer, but why would you want any young England player going back to his county and playing in a system that is nothing like Test cricket? It is like a chess grandmaster playing draughts."
That is a defect in English chess. A huge proportion is played in team matches or weekend Swisses. In order to succeed in chess internationally, it is necessary to play one game a day events, where you can prepare for your opponents in advance,
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I played a one game a day tournament in Paignton two years ago this month (indeed the last OTB chess I've played to date).
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com