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Remember the Reason for Independence Day

Submitted by Keyif on Fri Jul 3, 2009 7:52pm.

On July 4th we here in the States celebrate our independence. But, it seems that most everyone forgets what that means. The fireworks represent the shots of war! Each explosion that you hear should remind you that people died, not just in America,... Read more »

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Philosophers games

Submitted by Keyif on Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:52am.

Today in looking for ideas to write about I came across a few games played by Philosophers. Enjoy and please share any that you come across. Read more »

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Speed Tourney Results

Submitted by Keyif on Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:24pm.

Tonight at Midway Chess Club we had our first Game 10 tourney. It was fun and fast. All four rounds went by quick! Our next Tourney is a G 45 on July 25th. Hope to see you then.   Pos Name Gms W D L Score B S 1 Jeff Caveney 4 4 0 0 4.0 0 -1 ... Read more »

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Speed tourney Tomorrow Night

Submitted by Keyif on Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:23pm.

                                               A short and fun speed tourney Start Date/Time: Jun 16, 2009 at 7:00 pmEnd Date/Time: Jun 16, 2009 at 10 ish Location:    A place for us Cafe    56... Read more »

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Midway Chess Club in Newspaper

Submitted by Keyif on Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:21am.

  Click here to see original Article June 12, 2009   Southwest News-Herald - CityMidway Chess Club Prepares For TourneyBy DERMOT CONNOLLYThe newly-formed Midway Chess Club, which offers free weekly lessons and opportunities to play the “... Read more »

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King Opposition

Submitted by Keyif on Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:48am.

In my End Game studies I have been looking at "King Opposition" this week. I figured I would share what I have found. Opposition defined, as by IM Silman, The fight between Kings to determine which one is stronger. Here we see that both Kings w... Read more »

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The Durkin Attack or Just add Salt

Submitted by Keyif on Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:05pm.

Tonight I was looking at the opening explorer and was reminded about the chess player Bob Durkin that I read in an article written by FM Alex Dunne in May 2009 Chess Life. Yet, when I read the comments about this opening here on Chess.com I was di... Read more »

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Midway Chess Club Press Conference

Submitted by Keyif on Tue Jun 9, 2009 5:19am.

Tonight the Midway Chess Club will be having its weekly meeting with Coach Chess Expert Jeff Caveney. We will also be having a press conference with the local paper to announce our tournament schedule and upcoming events. Stop by tonight for free ... Read more »

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Family Guy Episope playing Chess

Submitted by Keyif on Tue Jun 9, 2009 5:05am.

Ok, while the play is not great and the producers allow pieces to randomly jump positions between frames it is still great to see Chess on one of the funniest shows to date. Read more »

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Legall's Mate

Submitted by Keyif on Sun Jun 7, 2009 9:38am.

This past week at the Midway Chess Club we discussed Legall's Mate. I figured I would share this lesson here on Chess.com Hope you learn something.   This well-known opening trap is credited to the French player M. de Kermar, Sire de Légall (1... Read more »

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