Today’s FIDE Election Laugh
Darth Pein spotted in Batumi!
Inspired by Nigel Short’s naughty tweet earlier today: ”Very positive day meeting many federations. Darth Pein becoming more anxious by the minute.”
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An Oldie but Goodie!
Berthold Lasker 1890
White to play and mate in 6
White to play and Crush!
Pilnik,H - Nogues,A
Buenos Aires 1933 (1-0)
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