Two funny articles in the NYT about chess.
1. Sex and Chess. Is She a Queen or a Pawn? – a site is ranking the hottest chess players in the world to drum up interest. #1 is a 16 year old in Australia. Anyone have her number?
2. Chess on TV? – More people would play chess if it could only get the same kind of attention on ESPN that poker has gotten….hmm….I’m sure gambling has something to do with it!