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Reader Feedback on “Who Had a Better Week”

by scribe | Sep 3, 2014 | current news, people, ruminations, tournaments

Michael Aigner sent me a message via Facebook that explains the conundrum of Paul Richter’s early rating spike to 2211. There were two pieces of information that I didn’t know. Paul was not only undefeated (4-0) in his second tournament, he was also...

Caruana and Richter: Who Had a Better Week?

by scribe | Sep 3, 2014 | current news, people, ruminations, tournaments

Fabiano Caruana and Paul Richter: Who had a better week? You probably think I’m joking. The whole chess world knows about Fabiano Caruana. The 22-year-old Italian/American, playing in the strongest tournament in chess history, the Sinquefield Cup, has scored an...

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There is something to be said for not allowing yourself to be derailed when you know that perfection already has eluded you. -- Unknown author, clipped from newspaper and taped to my desk.

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