Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Someone had a bit too much free time...

I found this interesting youtube video based on selfmates (puzzles in which you attempt to force mate onto yourself).

The puzzle: Selfmate in 222 moves!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKXGd6PUgok&feature=related

Chess Puzzle (White to Move)

A guy named Gilles Charleux posted this position. Mate in 21!

3rd library plans announced

The Chess in the Library program will begin running at Maria A. Shchuka district branch (Eglinton and Dufferin) on November 7!
http://www.chessinthelibrary.com/