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The 2023 European Senior Team Chess Championship kicked off this Wednesday in the city of Swidnica, Poland.

The event is played in two age categories 50+ and 65+, with separate prizes for Womens teams. The 50+ championship is played as a 9-round round-robin tournament, and the 65+ tournament is played according to the swiss system. A total of 28 teams from 13 European federations compete in the Championship, represented by 80 players.

The Opening ceremony of the event took place shortly before the start of the first round on Wednesday, 12th of July. The tournament director Mr. Aleksandar Sokolski and the Chief Arbiter of the event Mr. Tomasz Delega addressed the players before the games. The games started after the distinguished guests performed the first ceremonial moves.

After three played rounds in the 50+ section, Teams of Slovakia and England 1 tie for the top scoring perfect 6 match points. The leading duo is followed by England 2, Denmark Write Upp and Polish Amateurs team who tie for the third place with 4 match points, each.

Slovakia 65+ team emerged as the sole leader in the 65+ category with all three victories and perfect 6 match points. Hungary is second with 5 points, while four teams score 4 match points tying for the third place: England 1, Germany 1, Sweden 1 and Polish Lower Silesia team.

All pairings, results and rankings can be found here.

The live broadcast of the games can be followed through the official website of the event or from the following links:

The tournament is organized by Adolf Anderssen Foundation (Funacja im. Adolfa Anderssena), in co-operation with the Polish Chess Federation and the Lower Silesian Chess Federation, under the auspices of the European Chess Union.

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Pawn Chess Club at Casino in the Lower East Side. | Photo by Isabel Mnter

Pawn Chess Club at Casino in the Lower East Side. | Photo by Isabel Mnter

If youve ever been captivated by the chess players of Washington Square Park or Union Square Park but didnt have the nerve to actually play a game with them, youre not alone.

Chess, especially compared to its board-counterpart checkers, can seem like a complex and daunting game, with its variety of strategies and patterns, along with its lengthy duration. Historically, its held a myriad of stigmas; some associate it with nerd culture, while others associate it as a hobby amongst the wealthy.

And while chess, indeed, was initially played by noblemen during the Renaissance (pre Beyonces), a lot has changed since then. Somewhere between the tables being set up in New York Citys parks and Anya Taylor Joys captivating performance as Beth Harmon in The Queens Gambit, chess became accessible and cool.

New Yorkers, predominantly young, have been gathering to play rounds upon rounds of the board game in the downstairs room at Casino, an Italian restaurant in the Lower East Side. These game nights are organized by Pawn Chess Club, started by friends Isabel Mnter and Simone Robert, whose first meeting was in May.

At Pawn Chess Club, theres no pressure to be the next chess wunderkind. All levels of players are welcome, and beginners are especially encouraged. Just show up with an open mind and a penchant for learning, and maybe grab one of their signature Casino Cosmopolitans to sip on as you play.

The groups next gathering is slated for the upcoming weeks in July, and they plan to host the game night every three weeks on Tuesdays. Keep tabs on their Instagram to get the down-low on the meeting dates, and get ready to make some moves.

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ASIC has requested that ASX establish a high-level industry advisory group to support ASXs CHESS replacement project. It is proposed that this group is independently chaired and will advise on significant strategic clearing and settlement issues relating to cash equities trading in Australian markets with a focus on CHESS replacement.

The proposed solution will be discussed at an industry roundtable on 2 August 2023. The industry roundtable will be chaired by ASIC Chair Joe Longo who will be joined by ASIC Commissioner Danielle Press and the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock.

Attending the roundtable will be a small group of recognised industry leaders. ASICs initiative follows longstanding industry concerns over the adequacy of ASXs stakeholder engagement and governance. This includes on-going concern with ASXs management of intragroup conflict of interests.

ASXs effective engagement with industry is an urgent issue that must be resolved in order for the overall project to get back on track, said Mr Longo. The establishment of an appropriate stakeholder advisory group for cash equity clearing and settlement matters is critical to the restoration of confidence in ASXs decision-making and culture.

More than twelve industry leaders have been invited to attend the roundtable, drawn from different stakeholder sectors and fields of expertise.

ASIC expects each attendee to act in the public interest and to work constructively towards a solution.

It is vital that ASX gets its stakeholder engagement on the CHESS replacement right. Ultimately all parties, including ASX, will need to be committed to genuine collaboration and consultation and to the success of an advisory body. The industry now has the opportunity to be part of that solution, and it is in the national interest to do so.

ASIC is Australias corporate, markets and financial services regulator.

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If we are to compare football to chess, one could readily equate the quarterback with a knight or bishop. The movements arent always linear, and the effects on the opposition can be devastating, particularly if the defense doesnt already have an awareness of how the piece (player) moves.

Lincoln Riley doesnt want to give the opposition a clear read on how he moves his pieces on the chessboard. This came through in a Riley Files podcast episode from last summer. Oklahoma expert Kegan Reneau shares this insight:

He (Riley) would say, You guys know I dont talk about my scheme or anything like this out in the media. Hes very, very introverted, very reserved, Reneau said. In Los Angeles (referring to the 2022 offseason), he has done a bunch of media tours. He said a bunch of different things without saying the main thing people wanna know, which is why you left Oklahoma. He just said a bunch of different things that dont add up, as well as throwing in, Hey, alignment, vision resources, all that fun stuff.

Riley doesnt want to offer that central, essential clue about his next move.

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RedDeer.Games, a prominent publisher and developer for the Nintendo Switch console, has recently revealed their plans to launch another exciting game on a different platform. Family Chess, an in-house title from their extensive library, is set to make its debut on the App Store on July 28th. The game is already generating buzz as it is currently available for pre-order.

Family Chess offers a delightful twist on the world-famous game of chess, presenting a cartoonish and family-friendly version with a unique visual style. The developers at RedDeer.Games aimed to revitalize the oldest game in the world and create an experience that resonates with modern players.

Featuring charming visuals, captivating animations, original hand-drawn characters, and specially composed music, Family Chess adds a fresh and enjoyable touch to the classic board game, making every gameplay session more fascinating.

Dominik Czarniga, Creative Director and Senior Game Producer at RedDeer.Games, explains the motivation behind creating Family Chess: The idea behind creating Family Chess was to revitalize the oldest game in the world and make it resonate with todays players in an intelligible manner. It serves as a bridge between the past and the present, immersing in tradition while introducing freshness and attracting new enthusiasts.

Czarniga also expresses excitement about the games release on Apple devices, stating, Considering its popularity on Nintendo Switch, I cant wait for the release of Family Chess on Apple devices, a game that evolves and brings generations together.

Family Chess offers players the ability to choose their preferred difficulty level, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned chess enthusiasts. Additionally, the games vibrant and cartoonish graphics cater to players of all ages, ensuring an engaging experience for the whole family.

Family Chess is scheduled for release on July 28th and is now available for pre-order on the App Store. Players can secure their copies ahead of time and prepare to embark on an exciting chess adventure. The game is also currently accessible on the Nintendo Switch eShop, allowing users to enjoy Family Chess on multiple platforms.

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