Cheating in chess? Legalize it!
Written by Jack Peters, International Master
Sunday, 24 July 2005, id:18 Article cached on Monday, 12 May 2008 10:26:37
The future of chess may have been on display at an Internet tournament last weekend. The tournament was similar to other online events except that players were encouraged to consult friends and computer programs for advice. In other words, what would be considered cheating in most tournaments was perfectly acceptable in this "Freestyle" event.Supercomputer slays U.K.'s top chess player
Written by Tom Espiner, ZDNet (UK)
Sunday, 24 July 2005, id:17 Article cached on Monday, 12 May 2008 10:26:37
U.K. chess grandmaster Michael Adams has been soundly beaten in his titanic struggle against Hydra, a supercomputer.
Adams, the U.K.'s top chess player, lost five out of six games, and only managed a single draw at London's Wembley Centre.
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Anand wants chess in Olympics
Written by Statesman News Service
Sunday, 24 July 2005, id:16 Article cached on Monday, 12 May 2008 10:26:37
Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand has his eyes fixed on the upcoming Fide World Championships in Argentina in September. “It is going to be very tough as only top eight players are participating in the championship. With the top players mostly draw against each other, it is a fight between the equals,” said Anand.