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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Print E-mail
By Hal Bogner, Match Director   
October 20, 2008
thumb_175636main_Blue_Marble.jpgWith Greg's King safely tucked away and the pin broken, Earthlings now must decide whether to take on c3, to develop another piece, or to take immediate steps to castle.
It is now Earth's turn to play - please vote by 1:30 PM EDT (10:30 AM PDT) on Tuesday.

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Greg Chamitoff vs. Earth (after 8. 0-0)

Available choices are 8...Ne4xc3, 8...Bc8-f5, 8...Bc8-g4, and 8...e7-e6.

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Earth vs. Space Chess Match, 2008-09

Greg Chamitoff has played 42.Ne3, and the Stevenson team is considering possible replies.  You can see the voting results for Earth's 41st move here:
 
Use the Java chess viewer (below) to explore the position and read game commentary.

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The Current Position:
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(after Greg's 42.Ne3)

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