Chess Life 2001. (nem teljes évfolyam) [antikvár]

undeserving slayers "m writing tllis letter in response to the comments made by IM Jeremy Silman in the opening paragraph of his report on the Amateur West. I am an average chessplayer (1798 USCF) with a love for the game. Mn Silmans statement that class players such as myself play for undeserved rewards (cash prizes), thereby insulting the players who deserve the "rewards," that is, professional players. I would like to make a few points on this subject: 1. When Mr. Silman writes a book, like Tlie Amateur's Mind, isn't he trying to make a living off the same undeserving people he is referring to? 2. When masters and grandmasters give lessons are they doing a public service or making a living off these same players? 3. If you look at any tournament of a respectable size most of the players are of "A" strength and below. If 1 want to play in the Western States Open and pay $125 plus expenses, should I play for the first prize of a chess clock? Why, so the Grandmasters can have a big prize firnd? In closing, 1 would like to say that I have purchased and enjoyed many of Mr. Silmans books. I would also like to add that I wouldn't mind playing in tournaments for trophies and clocks, etc. But with the exception of the amateur events this isn't possible. What choice do I have? If 1 want to raise my rating and play in a big tournament no one is going to convince me and the rest of the rank and file chessplayers to plunk down hundreds of hard-earned dollars for the good of the masters. 1 think players like Mr. Silman easily forget that without us Patzers paying our entry fees there wouldn't be much reason to reassess anybody's chess. Michael Marque ¦ Antioch, CA Raleymon&yahoo.com great job! Each and every issue of Chess Life gets a little bit better; in particular I really enjoy the "game collections" and notice all of your regular columns have gotten sharper. Thank you for not cancelling my subscription — was going thru a dark and questionable time in my life, and chess turned to a positive contributing factor in helping me to be objective in analyzing events. Your U.S. Chess Live! and the effort of George L. De Feis both deserve much more credit from our society than current circumstances, but it's very exciting to see such a unique and concentrated effort towards the royal game, and one can only forecast an excellent future. 1 realize I'm not an Alekhine or a Kasparov writing to you, but all of you are doing a job beyond any of the working class media, and you deserve more recognition not only in the States, but other countries as well. ¦ Again — a sincere thanks to Chess Life from a fan. David Stowe • Hugo, CO Strong cover I am writing with regards to the September 2000 issue of Chess Life. The cover photograph of Kasparov just caught my eyes and I must 1 why I e besides re about admit it was a stron bought that particul just wanting to learn mor Mr. Kasparov. The photograph was very impressive not only because it captured Kasparov's intensity but because of the fact it was in black and white, very sharp in detail and, I admit, because of the chess pieces that were included in the shot. I regularly check for Chess Life at my local bookstore but do not buy every issue. This one I had to have. I have written to Brian Killigrew to commi for the portrait. It certainly made a strong, impressive statement. 1 asked about the technical aspects of the photograph and also about the chess pieces. To my surprise and delight, Mr, Killigrew responded to my questions concerning both items. I was impressed with his quick response and willingness to share the information. And for his encouragement, as I share his passion for photography :nd him He must be a pleasure to work with. Thank you for printing that particular cover! When 1 returned to buy additional copies, they were sold out! It must have been one of your better selling issues. [email protected] more chess, please I'm sorry, 1 just have to get this off my chest. The one thing your readers have in common is that they are interested in chess. To say on one page that you have no room to cover Kasparov's supertournament victory earlier this year in Yugoslavia, and then devote an entire page to an interview with Sting's trumpet player, whom I'm sure very few of your readers care about, seems to be outrageous and absurd. Please, more chess and less non-master "personalities." Keith Swedo • Indianapolis, IN millennium