African or African American grandmasters or champions
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ralphgillon
Jun 20, 2008
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Jun 20, 2008
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CzarWithinMoons wrote: Is there no content in this thread? Just a title? Well, it sounds racist.
No it doesnt.why u say that?
Jun 20, 2008
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Smartattack wrote: CzarWithinMoons wrote: Is there no content in this thread? Just a title? Well, it sounds racist.
No it doesnt.why u say that?
he's joking :)
Were there or are there any Irish or Irish/American grandmasters?
IrishMike
James Mason was a fine Irish player. A bit of a drunk--yeah I know, I am shocked too.
I have been called a 'player' but not not a 'FINE' player, the drunk part is authorized on occasion- I'll have to check out James Mason, thanks
IrishMike
were there any russian GM?
Not according to Fischer. He had other names for them.....
Lol but did u see the list of people in the Aerosvit turny? 9 out of 12 are slavic (lol the only american in their was born in the USSR, and the guy from spain is also from russian decent). amused me a bit.
Ermm sorry Shirov, Alexei is latvian.... still born in the USSR though lol
www.thechessdrum.net is the site.
i've seen this guy play. if he had played the stock market instead, Will Smith could have played his part.
http://news.wtnrradio.com/story.php?story=268
He still could- The following is from CHESSBASE.COM:
Will Smith: "It is cool to play chess. My father taught me how to play chess at seven and introduced beautiful concepts that I try to pass on to my kids. The elements and concepts of life are so perfectly illustrated on a chess board. The ability to accurately assess your position is the key to chess, which I also think is the key to life." He pauses, searching for an example. "Everything you do in your life is a move. You wake up in the morning, you strap on a gun, and you walk out on the street – that's a move. You've made a move and the universe is going to respond with its move. Whatever move you're going to make in your life to be successful, you have to accurately access the next couple of moves – like what's going to happen if you do this? Because once you've made your move, you can't take it back. The universe is going to respond."
* now respects Will Smith a bit more*
Right about what? We are all of some race, so what does that make us? And what has all this got to do with chess- I play with whomever I wish, their race, creed color or preferences make no matter to me as long as they are respectful. I have no right to impose on another my beliefs..... except when I am right!
Humor is good medicine
IrishMike
IrishMike wrote:
I have been called a 'player' but not not a 'FINE' player, the drunk part is authorized on occasion- I'll have to check out James Mason, thanks
IrishMike
What if just think you are fine?
Jul 13, 2008
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IrishMike wrote:
He still could- The following is from CHESSBASE.COM:
Will Smith: "It is cool to play chess. My father taught me how to play chess at seven and introduced beautiful concepts that I try to pass on to my kids. The elements and concepts of life are so perfectly illustrated on a chess board. The ability to accurately assess your position is the key to chess, which I also think is the key to life." He pauses, searching for an example. "Everything you do in your life is a move. You wake up in the morning, you strap on a gun, and you walk out on the street – that's a move. You've made a move and the universe is going to respond with its move. Whatever move you're going to make in your life to be successful, you have to accurately access the next couple of moves – like what's going to happen if you do this? Because once you've made your move, you can't take it back. The universe is going to respond."
IrishMike:
Just curious...since you put it in quotes...if this is a sound bit or part of an interview. If an interview, what source?