Below is the recent statement by Mark Crowther of TWIC. This is a site that virtually ALL professional players count on. I love this site and I hope that Mark can find a way to keep TWIC alive. The...
The system debate and how to change it?
Pros and cons of the Candidates matches system and organizationDebate arises after the Candidates on short draws and media coverage Right after the Candidates matches a public debate on the system, coverage, and organization of the WCC cycle was...
Chess Sponsorship Stalemate
Mark Crowther – Wednesday 9th February 2011http://www.chess.co.uk/twic FIDE Vice-President Israel Gelfer has issued a letter in response to Malcolm Pein’s press release on the withdrawal of London’s World Chess Championship bid. Read it in full below. The statement itself...
Mark Crowther speaks
Mark Crowther of TWIC just offered his oppinion about the Topalov – Kamsky saga: Topalov – Kamsky match awarded to Bulgaria FIDE have given everyone involved until 14 November 2008 to agree to hold the match with a prize...
TWIC new site and coverage of SPICE Cup
One of my favorite chess websites TWIC (The Week in Chess) has moved to a new location. Here is the link about the SPICE Cup http://chess.co.uk/twic/twic679.html#6 and here is the new TWIC website. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Mark Crowther speaks out
Mark Crowther of TWIC: Obviously the cheating allegations are deeply damaging to chess, a point that I don’t think has quite sunk in with the players. Much of that which has been published is little more than tittle-tattle and...