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On Gogglebox from "surely not chess" attitude to several enjoying, got involved, "stressed watching that" comment, it went down better than I thought it might. Maybe it works on the target audience.

I appreciate your reply Matthew.

Everyone (as a known player) flagged in online chess immediately gets backed by all and sundry. It could of course be they are innocent. There is no way to be sure 100% either way. I've checked through one of the games of the current debate and every move except 2 were computer first choice. The 2 m...

"say scientists from the US pharmaceutical company".

I wait to see some independent scientists, not the company themselves.

Do folk really want no kind of cheat detection whether online or OTB? It seems from all the comments I have read, with a lot of bitterness, that many seemingly want a free for all (I don't really believe that, but that's how it comes across). The game would be destroyed. It won't be long before tech...

Hardly any flu deaths as because of general social distancing has stopped it spreading. It is much slower spreading than Covid.

There are 1.2 -1.5 Million NHS workers, over 3 Million at 80+ according to earlier age chart. Many others in Vulnerable and age groups. The authorities reporting being pleased with 137,000 Vaccines done this week. I hope rates improve ( I am sure it will) or it will takes years!

Thanks for pointing this article out Justin. Possibly the best written I've read on the subject.

Enjoyed the book in the 80's so looked forward to this series. After watching all the series I have to say I was not disappointed. Most realistic chess in a drama I have seen, proper positions and moves. Following the moves with computer. The only unrealistic thing was every game had a winner, no dr...

Wasn't there talk that there was going to be a conversion to 4 figure elo ratings?

I ordered the enhanced pieces for the Novag Citrine in 2014 and everything was perfect.
They have been suppliers for quite a few years.
Hope that helps

I was wondering what the rules are regarding this situation. I was asked to play twice by my club captain in a Wolverhampton Summer League Div 2 which both were drawn. Then was informed that both matches were defaulted because my grade was over the limit as my captain thought last summer's grading w...