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Issue 7 (29 August 2007)

 

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Chess 4 Life! 
By Candidate Master Collin Madhavan

Crossword for chess players II

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1. Alexander Alekhine died in this country. 

2. Second name of the International Master who is 8-time National Chess Champion, 13-time Tai Chi Chuan
    (yes!) Push Hands National Champion and 2-time Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands World Champion.

3. A _______ pawn is a pawn that has no opposing pawns, either on its file or on any adjacent file, blocking it.

4. This attacking genius was known as 'The Magician from Riga'. 

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5. When one piece simultaneously attacks two or more of the opponent's pieces.

6. An Opening/Defence where the sacrifice of a pawn is used to gain an opening advantage in space and /or time.

7. Wilhelm Steinitz defeated Johannes __________ in 1886 to become Chess Champion of the World.

8. The ________ position is a well-known Rook endgame in which the player with the extra pawn can force a win.

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Solution to last week's crossword puzzle.

Last updated 29 August 2007