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Earth vs. Space Chess Match 2008

As the World Turns...

By Glenn Petersen, Editor, Chess Life for Kids
November 4, 2008
Earthlings have chosen 11. ... Qb6, still eying the land-locked rook on f1. Is the rook doomed? Can Astronaut Greg Chamitoff find a saving grace? Is there a tactic which will save the Exchange? Have Earthlings missed a golden opportunity? Will the ponderous pachyderm (rook on f1) be saved from immediate peril? Tune in daily to the ongoing saga of As the World Turns, brought to you by NASA and the US Chess Federation, and find out what Greg has planned for his earth-bound opponents. Greg Chamitoff vs. Earth (after 11...Qb6) Reminder: Don't miss a moment of this historic match - add our RSS feed to keep up with the latest developments, as articles and moves are posted here, and as voting periods occur.

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Earth vs. Space Chess Match, 2008-09

Astronaut Dr. Greg Chamitoff has sent 46.Kxa2 and his resignation and congratulations to the Stevenson stars and Earth's voters.

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The Final Position:

(after Greg's 46.Kxa2)

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Media Contacts:
NASA - Kelly Humphries
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
kelly.o.humphries
@nasa.gov

USCF - Glenn Petersen
732-252-8388
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Stevenson Team -
Coach David Hendricks
WA State Scholastic Coordinator
425-868-3881
425-269-7949
DavidCHendricks
@comcast.net

Match Director -
Hal Bogner
650-284-5062
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