I think twice there has been a choice between two moves that were essentially tied. Even in those two cases, we weren't following Rybka as much as deciding among which high-level CC stem games to follow. Recently, for example, <Big> told us about a game in which he had followed a stem game right to the end. This is the nature of CC chess these days.

I don't think people are following <RV's> analysis as slavishly as was once the case. My real concern is that the soi-disant <original World Team> has reasserted itself in this game. In part, this is because the team is lacking some other very strong personalities (<Thorsson> etc.). In part, I think the amicability on the team is a reaction to the turmoil of the <Pogo> game.

The bottom line: people are enjoying analyzing chess together without all the drama. That's not just awful at a chess site.

At this point, I feel obligated to support the team's efforts, but I have clearly backed off any kind heavy involvement. I am still trying to figure out how to jump into playing again.

I think we're on the same page, although I don't know where that page is in the book, exactly. Expect an EMU today, I've decided to copy you and get up half an hour before I go to bed in order to catch up on some heinously late correspondence.

I'm a bad correspondent!

I understood that "siesta" is an important part of Nashville culture.

What is the story behind your ID name?

<jessicafisherqueen> Glad it was of use~ have never tried Cajun style bibimbap yet, seems neat

Nice one. Thanks for commenting on second section of <Nezhmetdinov> documentary too- it's kind of a funny comment because at least 1/3 of the soundtrack is composed of music that you gave me here in my forum.

You could have said "I picked the songs for this part!"

<Thanh Phan> can you think of any music that would go good with <Rudolf Spielmann>?

I downloaded some <Rubinstein> and <Mahler> for the "Vienna feel" and also there's some music I got from his brother <Leopold>.

or Chopins Nocturne E-flat major, opus 55 no.2 http://youtu.be/_bX3GeQZu-A

Notes, both are more mainline classical and longer then the ones I normally submit for songs, yet I thought they might be appropriate considering how you describe him ~

I can't use <Elvira Madigan> because everyone in the world has heard the melody too often, it will bring too many personal associations with it.

I am intrigued by the source? Are those tracks being played by a computer?

Also, did you notice how long the screen is?

I hope they are not going to make all the screens that long.

My eyes prefer 4:3 and they already changed it to 16:9.

Do you have any information on that?

You always know the latest technical stuff about the internet and such.

Yes <Rudolf Spielmann> is certainly of interest, one of the most beautiful and underrated players ever. He was top 5 in the world at times, but his tournament results lacked consistency.

He did beat <Alekhine> and <Capablanca> however, and everyone else of note. He also won or came second in some of the strongest tournaments ever.

Here he is: Rudolf Spielmann

And here are some of his most famous and exciting games-

Regards the aspect ratio it depend on their upload settings of video, 4:3 for older settings of save files, and 16:9 for widescreen newer saves. My right click and select Show video info, shows 1280x720