![]() From page proofs, Hilbert created my book’s index and proofread every game. And he had prior experience, with his own chess history books, creating indexes to McFarland’s specifications. Can you find Siegbert’s moves Roll over to see the solution: 1. With a surprising sacrifice, white won in two moves. But I was sure that Hilbert knew enough about chess and history to index my forthcoming book, United States Women’s Chess Champions, 1937–2020. This is the endgame between two strong German chess players, Siegbert Tarrasch and Max Kurschner, in Nürnberg, 1893. ![]() McFarland strongly recommends that its authors create their own general indexes, because authors know their subjects best. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, has published five books by Hilbert. The next author I want to thank is John S. If you fail to solve the puzzles, you will still enjoy the laugh-out-loud anecdotes. included other chess puzzles that are incredibly hard. With help from International Master Cyrus Lakdawala and former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, A.J. It’s the easiest chess puzzle in that chapter. One of the puzzles I suggested, the eight queens puzzle, made it into his “Chess Puzzles (Chess Problems)” chapter. interviewed me, over a year ago, for The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, From Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life. My fitness level is probably lower than A.J.’s, but I love my writing time. I use my left hand to pet my rabbit Einstein, who spends much of his day next to my couch. To be precise, I type with my right hand. Nowadays, I recline on a couch while typing on my laptop. I sold my treadmill and dismantled my treadmill desk. I did the same, proud of myself for simultaneously exercising and writing articles. worked out at his treadmill desk, he counted both mileage and words typed. A.J.’s 2012 book Drop Dead Healthy: One Man’s Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection caused me to buy a treadmill, because I wanted to copy his exercise routine. His self-improvement efforts are entertaining and inspirational. I knew I would love it because I am a long-time fan of A.J.’s books. ![]() That’s where the clues are for the $10,000 contest.įorgoing the free download, I bought the book. Jacobs has a free, downloadable introduction. Seemed like playing against 's difficulty 4 maybe? Plays fine, makes random blunders.The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, From Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life by A.J. gave her a CAPS of 55.64 for this (short) game, which is sub-1200, but CAPS is not going to be very precise for a single game of 22 moves. She seemed to play decent book moves for awhile but then made some random blunders. Please continue to give us your feedback and suggestions on how we can help make /r/chess better for everyone.įor science, I played a hasty game vs. Use the message the moderators link if your posts or comments don't appear, or for help with any administrative matters. Twitter/Facebook posts must contain a direct link to the tweet/post, and include the author's nameĬhess Spoiler format for problem answers etc., Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources
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