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martos
I just want to share two interesting articles in The New York Times that caught my attention. Please check these links.A View of a Chess GeniusThe photographer Harry Benson befriended the eccentric American chess champion Bobby Fischer in 1971. A book with Mr. Benson’s photographs of Mr. Fischer is being released this month.http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/06/19/nyregion/20110619VISUALss.html?ref=crosswordsHave Board, Will Hustle. Your Move.A small army of hustlers scratch out a living by playing chess in New York City.http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/10/23/nyregion/20111123VISUALss.html?ref=crosswords
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Torctimes
"Have Board, Will Hustle. Your Move"! Super title, great photo essay on the urban chess scene in NYC!
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