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The traditional Benedictines of Norcia make three kinds of beer. It’s great!
In Chess News, Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com have settled their differences and released statements to that effect. It’ll be interesting to see what happens next. Magnus isn’t playing much classical right now and that is about all Hans has done… and his rating has dropped.
Meanwhile, white to move and mate in two.
NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
In Düsseldorf, the World Team Rapid wrapped. Pragg was amazing, winning four wins in a row for WR Chess which clinched in the penultimate round! Pragg over all 6.5/7. How do you beat a team like this? Wesley So, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Hou Yifan, Alexandra Kosteniuk undefeated (4.5/6), Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Vincent Keymer.
This is fun.
MegaChess Giant Oversized Premium Complete Set of Chess Pieces with 25 Inch Tall King – Black and White
How about a game of blitz with this? Gotta put the clock at a bit of a distance.
$450. And the entry says “50+ bought in past month”. HERE
FIFTY in the last month? Tell me there is no real interest in chess these days.
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Where should I send your oversized chess?
Sue:
LOL!