Dec-14-05 R Schulder vs S Boden, 1853 
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| The Saragossa Man: Oh, yeah? Before I even turned my computer on today, I predicted out loud, "Black plays d5, queen takes c3 check, and bishop a3, checkmate" |
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Dec-09-05 Napoleon Bonaparte vs Madame De Remusat, 1804
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| The Saragossa Man: Has anyone noticed that this game is the exact same as one on this site where Napoleon was black instead of white against the same opponent? Exactly the same game. |
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Dec-09-05 Stein vs Portisch, 1962
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| The Saragossa Man: I didn't get this one; I don't understand how someone can calculate that exact line out. Maybe I just need more study of tactics. |
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Dec-08-05 John Nunn
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| The Saragossa Man: Nunn would probably still change it to, "And black wins a pawn." |
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Dec-06-05 Morphy vs J Thompson, 1859
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| The Saragossa Man: <dakgootje> Thanks for that angelfire link; that page is excellent. |
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Dec-04-05 A Kristjansson vs I Brynjolfsson, 1995
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| The Saragossa Man: I didn't like this puzzle at all. Who wants to 'solve for draw,' especially when you don't even know you're trying to draw the game? How were we supposed to know when the puzzle is solved and the sequence stops? Just think to ourselves, "Oh, the position is drawn here; ... |
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Nov-30-05 O K Lie vs S Halvorsen, 1965
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| The Saragossa Man: <tpstar> Thanks for setting me straight on that. What an oversight by me, missing the pin of the f-pawn. |
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Nov-28-05 Kibitzer's Café
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| The Saragossa Man: <JoeWms> As I am sure you know, my profile does not mean that I am homosexual; however, going by your profile I am assuming you were just making a little joke. |
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Nov-25-05 Alexander Bangiev
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| The Saragossa Man: Does anyone out there know about the Squares Strategy DVD's of Alexander Bangiev? Are they worth buying? Any comments will help. Thanks. |
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Nov-24-05 Fritz (Computer)
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| The Saragossa Man: OK, thanks for the advice guys. |
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