Earth Goes On The Attack
By Hal Bogner, Match Director   
October 12, 2008
Earth launched more than just Expedition 18 on Sunday night. As Greg and his ISS crewmates began to prepare to receive reinforcements, he also will have to fend off the game's first check.

More than 45% of Earthly voters chose the forcing move, 5...Qd8-a5+, to which it appears that astronaut Greg Chamitoff has only one acceptable reply.

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Greg Chamitoff vs. Earth (after 5...Qa5+)

Check back on Monday for further updates, and start thinking about your (Earth's) next move.

Read more information about Expedition 18, which will begin with the arrival of several new crew members at the International Space Station on Tuesday

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