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05-06-2011 , 04:45 PM
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I thought this story was pretty hysterical. This guy that no one's ever heard of apparently beat Rybka 4 1.5-.5 in a two game blindfold match.

Here's the game he won on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/kingscru.../4/WHY4iNHZeAc

And the backstory (must read):
http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7190
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05-06-2011 , 08:28 PM
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Ostap Bender style!

I wonder how many people will know what I'm talkin about
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05-14-2011 , 12:05 PM
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Quote:
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Ostap Bender style!

I wonder how many people will know what I'm talkin about


e4! And run away with simul entry fees!
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05-15-2011 , 12:08 PM
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lol. Nice article. Quite amusing that he doesnt even know the rules.
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05-15-2011 , 04:44 PM
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I dont get it, what was the scam?
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05-15-2011 , 05:18 PM
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lol
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05-15-2011 , 05:28 PM
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the chinese media reported...stopped reading right there
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05-17-2011 , 02:58 AM
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I dont get it, what was the scam?
The male version of:



More seriously he could definitely try to monetize his feats. Appearance fees for shows, $5000 seminars on 'mental training', etc. And the book is probably already written!
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05-17-2011 , 05:40 AM
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Hard to tell whether he is a hustler or just completely delusional
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