The 1998 World Atomic Chess Championship
A few years after atomic had been introduced to the internet chess community, there was a strong community developed of strong players (akin to the development of the bughouse community). However, unlike bughouse — there was always a chance to truly know who the best player was and that was put into action during MEWIS’ […]
Atomic on MEWIS
I haven’t been able to find as many files as I thought I had from MEWIS – but what little I do have is preserved here to share with others. I’ve managed to secure an old atomic best list from MEWIS and the finger files of a few notable players from this period in atomic […]
ICS Interview – knighttour
THE ICS INTERVIEWS SERIES – No. 009 – KNIGHTTOUR Interview begun March 2011, concluded May 2013 First published March 2019 INTERVIEWER Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed as part of the ICS Interviews project. KNIGHTTOUR [No reply] INTERVIEWER You’ve played several variants both on and offline. Which variants have you preferred to play the most online? And which for offline […]
ICS Interview – Oren
THE ICS INTERVIEWS SERIES – No. 008 – OREN Interview conducted March 2011 First published March 2019 INTERVIEWER Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed as part of the ICS Interviews series. OREN I am honored that you chose me as one of your interviewees. It is very nice of you to take the initiative to document our past wild […]