Writer-director Scott Frank had only written and directed one film of note before tackling this seven-part Netflix series - the 2007 movie The Lookout. But among the great scripts hes turned out are Out of Sight, Minority Report, and Logan.
Continue Readingfrom the checking-the-checkmate dept Techdirt has been noting some interesting tech trends arising out of the increasing number of people who work and study from home because of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingThe difference statistically and in personnel both players and coaches is stark. Under offensive coordinator Chip Long in 2019, the Irish were able to score touchdowns at will in the red zone, capitalizing on 51 penetrations of the 20-yard line with 40 touchdowns (78.4 percent) during the 2019 regular season.
Continue ReadingThe show officially premiered on October 17. On October 17, Chess the Musical made its Russian premiere at the MDM Theatre, Moscow. A legendary play about a confrontation between Soviet and American chess masters for the world chess crown, set against the backdrop of the Cold War, has finally made it to the Russian audience
Continue ReadingJennifer interviews Robin and Sarah Ramson for the October edition of Ladies Knight podcast. Download the episode here.You can also subscribe and listen onApple,Google Podcasts, orSpotify. Robin Ramson (pictured above with Kimberly McVay) is the founder ofChess Girls DCand the organizer of theupcoming Chess Empowerment Weekend (Nov 6-8),which will feature a series of chess tournaments and a star-studded line-up of guest speakers
Continue ReadingChess is having a moment. The centuries-old analog game has found new life online, and it hasnt just grown in popularity its exploded. As people turn toward digital entertainment amid the pandemic, and game streaming becomes ubiquitous, its reaching more people than ever.
Continue ReadingGrandmaster Joey Antonio showed why he is the Filipino Ironman of online chess as he topped two tournaments recently including the 77thMobile Chess Club Philippines Arena. The 58-year-old Antonio tied for first with New York-based GM Mark Paragua with 14 points but ended up with the higher tiebreaker, 133.25-126.5, to rule the 17-round tournament. Paragua, who spearheaded the Philippine team to the quarterfinals of the Asian Nations Online Chess Cup, went on a scoring rampage by registering 13.5 points in the last 14 rounds but fell short.
Continue ReadingAndover 17-year-old competing in national chess championship Boston 25 News
Continue ReadingHave you ever wandered down Strand and noticed two large hanging chess pieces outside a famous restaurant? Then when you spot them, you look around and see more references to chess in the arch above the door
Continue ReadingCebuano journo Jobanie Tabada wins National Executive Chess Online tilt By Marlon BernardinoPhilBoxing.comTue, 20 Oct 2020 Manila---Cebuano journalist Jobanie Tabada pocketed the top honors in the second leg of the 2020 National Executive Online Chess Championship last Sunday, October 18, 2020, at lichess.org. The United Arabe Emirates based Tabada, a former Sports Editor of Sunstar Cebu, collected eight points on eight wins and one loss to win the nine-round tournament, backed up by Engr. Roderick Argel and Engr
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