aaaaand let’s see how the British tabloids are reacting

Maybe it works the other way, too? “I’m sorry officer, but you can’t punish me, I’ve already been held accountable by the simple fact of what I’ve gone through.” Read more

“I think the fact that he hasn’t been held accountable in any tangible way is proof that he’s been held accountable.” Read more

came here to post the same thing. Read more

How strange that so many different police forces “investigate” sexual assault by asking the man if he sexually assaulted anyone and then taking him at his word that he didn’t and closing the case. Who could’ve imagined? Read more

I think he’s been held accountable by the simple fact of what he’s gone through.
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Proof that when you are out for a spin in Australia, go the other way. Read more

Ben, fabulous interview and questioning. I only have a passing interest in Chess, but this was a really fascinating read for me. Read more

I got you fam: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChessNetwork
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It depends a lot of the time. Blitz chess (under 10 minutes per player for all the game) is definitely a young man’s game. Fast calculation and reflexes rule. As time goes slower, experience gets more valuable. Peak may be close to 30 and decline is slow. Big talents like Anand and Kramnik are still top 10 players at… Read more

poker is rarely broadcast live for this exact reason. the wsop is filmed, edited, and then the commentary is added later (outside of the final table). don’t know why this couldn’t be done for a major poker tournament? just need a couple of knowledgeable, charismatic commentators.    Read more

I think good commentary could make it work if they use the pauses to mock up potential moves and the strategies behind them, not just a telestrator but some of the more advanced graphics packages you see on soccer comemntary, for example. With modern chess engines, they should probably be able to cook up plenty of… Read more

Yeah the commentators would definitely be the x-factor. If they simultaneously know their stuff and have any kind of charisma, those gaps between moves would be a great opportunity to really break down what’s happening and illustrate all the variables at work after every move. Personally I think the best bet would be… Read more

Poker has REALLY fallen off in terms of coverage though, hasn’t it? I remember after Moneymaker won the WSOP in 2003 it started to explode, with Jamie Gold’s win in 2006 probably marking the zenith. It seems like it’s been slowly fading into obscurity since then. Read more

To answer your question, “yes” Read more

well, a) do they seem to enjoy playing chess other than the humor of beating you? and b) is there a chess club near you? If the answer to yes is both, I’d take them over one afternoon just to see what it’s like, if they like playing people they don’t know, and if anybody pulls you aside to say “uhm, your kids are… Read more

He would also deprive the non-white pieces of any resources until they died out en masse. Read more

And 60 years later they’d make a movie about how well he played Read more

I think that chess could be marketed better. It could be presented better to the public. It’s not so easy, it’s not the most attractive game for people to look at Read more