I was at the WECU Easter Congress in Exmouth today for the final round (news at http://chessdevon.co.uk/), and heard from Bill Frost that Brian Gosling has written a book about the problems of Dorset composer John Brown. And I thought if I hadn't heard about it, then perhaps you haven't too.
Members' chess sets
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"Flip-Coin Chess: Does not pay attention to all (or sometimes even any!) of the threats generated by the opponent's previous move. Hope Chess: Does pay attention to all the threats generated by the opponent's previous move, but, before making their current move, does not check to make sure that all checks, captures, and threats by the opponent on the next move (in reply to that move) can be safely met. Real Chess: Not only deals with opponent's threats from the previous move but, before making their move, also makes sure that the opponent |
Dan HEISMAN |