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Earth vs. Space Chess Match 2008
Earth vs. Space Chess Match 2008
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Since Earth's 14th move ten days ago, things have been very busy aboard
the International Space Station. Space Shuttle Endeavour brought up
tons of new gear - and seven astronauts - for a two-week spree of
construction. Four spacewalks later...
NASA has just launched Space Shuttle Endeavor towards ISS, but that wasn't Earth's latest move.
Stevenson's young stars have completed their recommendations and options for Earth's 14th move, and voting is now open through 4 PM EST (1 PM PST, 9 PM GMT) on Saturday, November 15th.
Much like Mandrake the Magician, Astronaut Greg Chamitoff has wiggled and squirmed and found a way to free his f1 rook from almost certain entombment.
That's the advice of GM Larry Evans. When your opponent offers you material, take it, and defend to the end! 
