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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} How to Cheat at Chess Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Chess But Were Afraid to Ask by Wil William Hartston. William Roland Hartston (born August 12, 1947 in London ) is an English chess player and author. contents. William Hartston studied mathematics at the University of Cambridge . In 1973 he was awarded the title of International Master by FIDE . He won the British Championship in 1973 (after a playoff with Michael Basman ) and in 1975. His Elo rating is 2430 (as of August 2014), but he is listed as inactive because he has not played a rated game since 1987. Hartston achieved his highest rating of 2485 in January 1979. Hartston has also worked as a chess journalist for the BBC , among others , was a columnist for the Daily Express and wrote numerous chess books as well as popular science works. He was temporarily married to the chess grandmaster Jana Bellin . Tournament successes. Hastings 1972/73: 3rd place Sarajevo 1976: 1st place. National team. He played for the English team at the 1966 , 1970 , 1972 , 1974 , 1976 and 1978 Chess Olympiads . With the team he reached third place in Haifa in 1976 , in 1970 he was the most successful player on the third board in victories . He also took part in the European Team Championships in 1973, 1977, 1980 and 1983 and achieved third place as the best result in 1980 in Skara . societies. Hartston played for the University of Cambridge team . With this he took part in the European Club Cup in 1987/88, but failed in the first round at Bayern Munich , with Hartston losing to Stefan Kindermann with 0.5: 1.5. Hort stories: Wrong place wrong time. Your key to fresh ideas, precise analyses and targeted training! Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it. Start your personal success story with ChessBase and enjoy the game even more. 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Build and maintain your repertoire. Memorize it easily move by move by playing against the variation trainer. Still no ChessBase Account? learn more > The ultimate chess experience every day, PlayChess.com welcomes 20,000 chess players from all around the world – from beginner to grandmaster. ONLINE SHOP. Opening Encyclopaedia 2021. The comprehensive theoretical reference work for beginners and pros alike. "It is not money I am after!" (Continued from part 1. ) He did not want money, but what did he want. Dear God, take this cup away from me, were my first thoughts. In such situations you just promise everything. The escalator went up, higher and higher, in seconds, yet the people around us noticed nothing. I had cold sweat on my brow but my thoughts were still wandering to my chess colleagues. I tried to imagine them in this precarious situation and almost had to laugh. My threatening fellow passenger had long blond hair, just like Tony Miles, though he probably did not play chess. I also noticed two cheap golden earrings but most marked was the smell of cheap perfume. The escalator was already approaching its destination — something had to happen. My grey cells were working like in an exciting game of chess. I gathered all my courage, overcame my disgust and decided to take a great risk. "Oh yes, I'm like you. I live nearby in the Westhotel. We can stay together the whole night in my room!" Spot on! "All right, please call me Tom but do not cheat me!" It was a serious warning. But why did he pick me of all people? Did I have such an attraction to the male sex? We left the subway and crossed a dark park towards the hotel. Tom became impatient and began to grope me with his free hand — where , I'll spare my readers. The short way to the hotel seemed endless. I forced myself to think logically. Where would I have the best chance of freeing myself from Tom without physical harm? First of all, the sharp blade must go. After all, my life was at stake! The reception in the hotel lobby — I knew that offered the best opportunity. I had to attract the attention of the staff. When we arrived, I loudly asked for a wrong room number. The receptionist gave me the room key that I had demanded with English serenity and politeness — one that belonged to another guest. Had he noticed? Apparently not. With a "Good evening, Sir" he bid me farewell. No help in sight! Now was definitely time for action! I was still quite athletic in those days and could manage eight metres at shot put. A rapid turn, and — boom! — with the room key in my hand I aimed at his chin. Bull's eye, the blow had found its goal, Tom lay unconscious on the floor! The employees behind the reception were finally awake. But, oh dear, three men jumped on me and overpowered me. The police didn't take long to arrive. Tom was still lying on the floor, probably in the realm of his unfulfilled erotic dreams. Luckily, he was still holding the sharp knife in his hand — the evidence of my innocence. I was the first to be questioned, and I think the English policemen saw a Czech passport for the first time in their lives. Anyway, they stared at the document in disbelief. With the letter of invitation of the English chess organizers I was able to explain why I stayed in the hotel. And then the liberation! Tom was well-known to the police for his unusual attacks. Afterwards, the bobbies were very helpful and advised me to change hotels. But my peace was gone and the whole night I lay awake. I couldn't get "call me Tom, but please don't cheat me" out of my mind. How could I continue the match with Tony? When I sat down at the chess board the next day, I was still shaking all over. Tony must have sensed that something unusual had happened. "That is London for you, Vlastimil" was his brief, laconic commentary. He was fair. "We can choose to make our match interesting as a show." An offer for which I was very grateful. I love being a spectator at Christopher Street Day, but I hate sexual assaults. Tony left us and the chess scene way too soon. A pity! He was the first English Grandmaster and, for me, also the strongest English grandmaster in his day. Thanks to him chess was more appreciated in England and the interest in the game exploded. He became a role model for a young chess generation that admired him and was inspired by him. What can be said about Miles' difficult relationships with Raymond Keene and Nigel Short? It's still a mystery to me. Each of the three actors has and certainly had his own version of the differences. For an outsider it is therefore very difficult to form an opinion. But one thing is clear: Tony conceded his number one position in England only very reluctantly to Short. And his idea that Raymond Keene wanted to kill him is certainly not the product of a healthy soul. Was it the beginning of his paranoia? His general condition deteriorated noticeably. As a result, he no longer had much success in chess and his Elo rating declined. At the Biel Open in 1993, he made a very sad impression. One day, I saw him sitting all alone at the table in the big dining room. In front of him was a tray with untouched food. In short intervals he changed places at the table. On one side he spoke with a deep bass voice, on the other side he answered himself with a high soprano voice. I wonder what was going through his head. The scenes of his marriage? He certainly needed psychiatric help. During his peak Tony won many strong international open tournaments. Oddly enough, things did not go so well in the Interzonals. Geurt Gjissen, the well-known international arbiter, reminded me that in Tilburg 1985, Miles had shared first place with Hübner and Korchnoi. ISBN 13: 9781857440997. How to Cheat at Chess: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chess, but Were Afraid to Ask. Hartston, William Roland. 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