The world chess championship match will be held in NYC in November!

[Ralphy1]

This is great news to have it played here. The great Magnus Carlsen, the current champ from Norway, will play an opponent currently being determined by candidate matches. It would be great if it was an American, but doubtful due to the powerful competition...

 

[SifuPhil]

And I'm sure you'll be doing a demo where you play 10 opponents blindfolded.

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Not you ... them.

 

[Ralphy1]

Absolutely, and two extra boards where I move the Knights around while never landing on the same square twice, and doing all of this while naked! A real crowd pleaser...

 

[SifuPhil]

LOL!

Hell, I'd pay to see that! Are you on roller skates, too?

I see they haven't decided on a venue yet - that's a bit odd, isn't it?

 

[Ralphy1]

Yes, roller skates if Melanie has the key. The site will probably be a hotel negotiated for the best deal for players and spectators on room rates. I played in tournaments in Vegas and Reno and the rates were outstanding due to the big numbers coming to play...

 

[SifuPhil]

I thought for sure it would be the Garden.

Chess seems to be celebrating a Renaissance of sorts lately. I used to play but ran out of worthy opponents.

 

[Shalimar]

I have the key Ralphy, Melanie gave it to me for some BC Bud.

 

[Ralphy1]

The Internet has caused an explosion in chess and one can great training and play people from all of the world. Shali, see you in the Big Apple!

 

[Shalimar]

I'll be there Ralphy!