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How NOT to run a Senior tournament

Submitted by nocab on Sat Aug 1, 2009 3:04pm.

I have made the decision to only participate in Senior events. One of the reasons is I simply do not enjoy playing faster time limit chess. Chess is a game requiring thought; thought requires time. It is simply not possible to appreciate the vast ... Read more »

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How NOT to run a tournament

Submitted by nocab on Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:16am.

I have made the decision to only participate in Senior events. One of the reasons is I simply do not enjoy playing faster time limit chess. Chess is a game requiring thought; thought requires time. It is simply not possible to appreciate the vast ... Read more »

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Tennessee Senior Open

Submitted by nocab on Mon Jun 1, 2009 7:29am.

The Tennessee Senior Open was a wonderful event! Not feeling my best, I decided to play the first round Sat morning, in lieu of Fri night, but attended the opening ceremonies at the Fair Park Senior Center that evening. The Mayor, J.H. Graham III,... Read more »

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Gizmos, etc at the Ga St Championship

Submitted by nocab on Mon Jun 1, 2009 7:28am.

Although I was playing in the 2009 Ga St Championship, I would like to try and write this as a reporter.The tournament was held in a large room at the student center at Emory U. There was a small room which served as the director's room between th... Read more »

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The St. Louis Chess Club & Scholastic Center

Submitted by nocab on Sun May 31, 2009 11:30am.

Upon entering the St Louis Chess Club & Scholastic Center, I thought of what Dr Karl Burger said about the Grove Park Inn, where the first Land of the Sky tourney was played, "I've played all over the world and this is the most opulent place I... Read more »

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Tennessee Senior Open

Submitted by nocab on Sun May 31, 2009 11:28am.

The Tennessee Senior Open was a wonderful event! Not feeling my best, I decided to play the first round Sat morning, in lieu of Fri night, but attended the opening ceremonies at the Fair Park Senior Center that evening. The Mayor, J.H. Graham III,... Read more »

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Gizmos, etc at the Ga St Championship

Submitted by nocab on Sun May 31, 2009 11:27am.

Although I was playing in the 2009 Ga St Championship, I would like to try and write this as a reporter.The tournament was held in a large room at the student center at Emory U. There was a small room which served as the director's room between th... Read more »

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Fair Use Law

Submitted by nocab on Sat Nov 1, 2008 10:46am.

The "new" issue of what was formerly the award winning GEORGIA CHESS magazine is finally out. Although it is almost November, the issue is, in fact, the JULY-AUGUST issue. Although many months late, it is good to see it has been published, quellin... Read more »

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North Carolina Open

Submitted by nocab on Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:25pm.

I have been in touch with Thad's wife, Janet. Thad is in the hospital with a high fever, the origin of which has yet to be determined. A short time ago Thad had his gall bladder removed. Jan has asked me to post on the blog that the NC Open WILL b... Read more »

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The Ironman in Cave City

Submitted by nocab on Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:30am.

Bloggin' from the home of the Legendary Georgia Ironman today. Tim left Thursday evening for the Indiana state championship in Logansport. He will go a great distance for a standard, 40/2; SD/1, time limit! I am left back here, holding down the fo... Read more »

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