Okay, I don't know any of the answers, but I'll try to guess, just for the kicks.
1. Nothing.
2. Well, Reti often played blindfolded against masters, so I guess it would be him.
3.I think it's either Reti or Koltanowski. Reti played it a lot, often against masters, but Koltanowski still holds the official world record.
4. I guess it's players who play irregular openings that cannot be played from memory and players who offer draw a lot, thus disrupting concentration.
Okay, I don't know any of the answers, but I'll try to guess, just for the kicks.
1. Nothing.
2. Well, Reti often played blindfolded against masters, so I guess it would be him.
3.I think it's either Reti or Koltanowski. Reti played it a lot, often against masters, but Koltanowski still holds the official world record.
4. I guess it's players who play irregular openings that cannot be played from memory and players who offer draw a lot, thus disrupting concentration.
Matthias, your answers were reasonable, rational, logical but, unfortunately---no hits
Not a clue, but I'm looking forward to the answers.
1st They bought his supper.
2nd
George Koltanowski
3rd.
George was a friend of mine in San Francisco, I belonged to his chess club.
Kolti disliked the players would never resign even when they didn't have a chance left and wanted to play to the end.
4th.
Man, I completely for got about this quiz...
1. 250 dollars
2. Pillsbury---Hanover 1902
3. Alekhine
4. Kolti disliked the players would never resign even when they didn't have a chance left and wanted to play to the end and, he disliked strong players who didnt play but walked around giving advice to those playing.
Answers from Hearst book---Blindfold Chess.
Answers from Hearst book---Blindfold Chess.
That book is high on my wishlist--it ain't cheap though.
Now that we have the correct answers. It's time for creative answers.
1. A chicken
2. Trick question. The answer is "yes."
3. Helen Keller
4. Those who play White. Those who play Black.
I think most experts will agree my sources for the answers are impeccable.
1. Alexander Alekhine played blindfold against 26 opponents in Paris in 1924, thus setting a new world record. What was he paid for this record breaking performance ?
2. Which master faced the toughest opposition in a blindfold simul ?
3. According to experts which master was the greatest blindfold chess player ?
4. George Koltanowski said two types of players were most irritating when he gave blindfold exhibitions. What types most irritated him ?
If nobody nails this I will let it run for a couple of days