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Skybird · 01-27-15, 10:25 AM

Chapeau! The speed at which he raised to ranks, is impressive, considering the late age at which he found chess:

" Solomon started playing chess as a 13-year-old (...) He read a book about former world champion Anatoly Karpov, taught himself to play and won the under-16 national championship two years later. "

Will check some matches later.

01-27-15, 10:25 AM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Chapeau! The speed at which he raised to ranks, is impressive, considering the late age at which he found chess: " Solomon started playing chess as a 13-year-old (...) He read a book about former world champion Anatoly Karpov, taught himself to play and won the under-16 national championship two years later. " Will check some matches later. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.