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Most chess players know, thanks to the study of master games, that two bishops are stronger than two knights or than bishop and knight, though very few know the reason for this advantage and how to turn it to account.
NOTE: WC = water closet = bathroom
New York Times, Chess:
Refrain for Many Chess Players: Meet Me in St. Louis
Read all about it! Who would have "thunk" it? St. Louis, Missouri: The American Chess Capital! And making his first appearance in the United States, the world's #1 chess player will be going there in September too. (Hint: He plays white in this month's chess puzzle.)Top FIDE Chessplayers from WTHarvey.com
White Mates in 2
Magnus Carlsen vs Helgi Gretarsson, Rethymnon, Greece 2003
