City Game Analysis 2

Albert "Al" Harrison vs. Clarence Gooche

The above position arosed after the following moves:

1. 11-15 23-19 2. 8-11 22-17 3. 11-16 17-13
4. 16x23 26x19 5. 7-11 25-22 6. 9-14 22-17
7. 3-8 29-25 8. 11-16 25-22 9. 16x23 27x11
10. 8x15 24-19 11. 15x24 28x19 12. 4-8 30-26
13. 8-11 26-23 14. 15-9 32-27 15. 10-15

Here I had optional jumps. Both sides had played the game text book perfect. But now the white pieces has to make a choice to jump 15...19x10 or 15...17x10. Which exchange is the strongest? Can white pieces achieve a draw from this point? If so draw it!!! Your comments will subsequently appear on http://americanpoolcheckers.us under the Training
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City Game Analysis

Ricky King vs. Don Jackson

The above position arosed after the following moves:

1. 11-15 23-19 2. 8-11 22-17 3. 11-16 17-13

4. 16x23 26x19 5. 7-11 27-23 6. 3-8 25-22

7. 11-16 30-26 8. 16-20 23-18 9. 20x27 31x24

10. 8-11 26-23 11. 9-14

Loss or Win for Black? Was 11. 9-14 weak? If so then what should have been the stronger move? Find Blacks draw.

After all variations have been discussed they will subsequently be published on http://americanpoolcheckers.us in T-dam format allowing you to view your comments in comparison to other comments.

Liquid Checkers Russian Style

Liquid Checkers Russian Style
While surfing the net, I found a new way of playing checkers and thought that it may be fun. This type of checkers uses tiny glasses filled with alcohol - from vodka to tequila.
One has to drink from each jumped checker. The winner of the game drinks all that remains on the board. The one still standing wins the match!!! Some of you may love this variation. hehehehe

In Memory of American Pool Checkers Association's Top Master Player, Robert Finley

I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of American Pool Checkers Association's Top Master Player, Robert "Rabbitt" Finley. Also below is a copy of an email from Dr. Smith expressing his condolences on behalf of the American Pool Checkers Association.

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If there is a moment of expression for Robert's checkers relations at the funeral, please expression on behalf of our association, our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the gifts that Robert Findley shared in the world of American Pool Checkers. I'll never forget the crowd he drew in a great match against East Point, I believe in his first year playing in the division. He was a very methodical and exciting player and I know brought much excitement and hospitality to the Capital City Club through the years. I enjoyed playing him there. Give thanks to his family for sharing him with us. We will always remember his acts of love to those of us in the world of American Pool Checkers. May He Rest in Peace.

Dr. Ervin Smith, President
American Pool Checker Assn.

In Memory of Russian International GrandMaster, Iser Kuperman

It was posted on www.shashki.com that Russian International GrandMaster, Iser Kuperman passed away on March 6, 2006. He may be gone but his legacy will always be remembered in the checkers' arena. To his friends and family, I express my condolences. Also, for those of you who would like to express their condolences to his family and friends, please feel free by publishing a comment under this post.
Click on the following hyperlink, http://americanpoolcheckers.us/Directory/kuperman/kuperman.html, to view my web site tribute to Mr. Kuperman.

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