Ed Scimia
I'm a freelance writer who writes on a variety of topics, including chess, poker, casino gambling and sports.
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BCS Preview and PredictionsAfter a wild season, college football's biggest stage has been set. Find out how the NCAA's top teams made it this far, and what to expect in all five BCS bowl games.
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Team of Destiny: Dallas Wins USCL ChampionshipThe Dallas Destiny defeated the Boston Blitz to win the United States Chess League championship. After the regulation match ended in a 2-2 tie, Dallas won the blitz tiebreaker to take home their first title.
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How to Run a Successful Chess Tournament for KidsYouth chess tournaments can be a fun, rewarding experience, both for players and organizers. Not everyone has the chance to play in "official" competition, but with a little preperation, you can make your local tournament feel like a special event. -
A Lack of Integrity: The Greatest Sports Scandals of All TimeIn recent weeks, NBA referee Tim Donaghy has been accused of betting on games he officiated in. This isn't the first threat to a sport's integrity, and other leagues have found ways to regain the trust of their fans even after devastating scandals.
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Seven Other Games to Play on a Chess BoardChess is a great game, but even your favorite activities can get repetitive after a while. Here are seven great variants on chess that can be played with the board and pieces you already have. -
Learning Chess: Opening Survey, Part 2 (Other Responses to 1. E4)In the first part of this opening survey, we examined the most common lines after 1. e4 e5. Now we'll take a look at black's other possible responses to 1. e4. -
Harry Potter and the Cinematic CheckmateChess played an important part in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. How the climactic chess battle of the novel came to be portrayed in the movie of the same title is an interesting story. -
The Internet's Most Entertaining Baseball WebsitesThere are hundreds, if not thousands, of baseball websites that keep you informed about the game, or help you find statistics. But where should you turn when you want to have some fun? -
Learning Chess: Long Live the King!King safety is one of the most important strategic concerns you will have to deal with while playing chess. With that in mind, here are a few tips for keeping your king safe - and how to take advantage if your opponent's king isn't. -
Learning Chess: The Importance of PawnsWhen a novice plays chess, they often throw away pawns without a second thought. After all, they are the weakest pieces on the board. However, a basic knowledge of how to use those pawns will make them a valuable part of your chess army. -
2007 US Women's Chess Championship PreviewTen top American women chess players will compete for the US Women's Chess Championship from July 16-20, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The players will be competing for a total purse of $25,000, with $7,000 going to the champion. -
Learning Chess: An Opening Survey, Part 1 (1. E4 E5)The first "real" opening most people are taught to play is 1. e4 e5. Here is a quick guide to some of the most common openings you can expect to see.
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Joey Chestnut Wins Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating ContestJoey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes to win the 2007 Nathan's International July Fourth Hot Dog Eating Contest. In doing so, he also broke his own world record of 59.5 hot dogs, as well as the contest record of 53.75. -
Understanding Sabermetric Baseball StatisticsSabermetrics can give us incredible insight into just how effectively baseball players are performing. But before you can use these numbers to impress your friends, you need to understand them.
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Kramnik Wins Dortmund Chess Tournament for Eighth TimeWorld Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik has won the Dortmund Sparkassen Chess meeting for the 8th time, finishing a full point ahead of his nearest competition. -
Learning Chess: Tactics, Tactics, Tactics!Tactical ability is the most important skill you need to develop as a chess player. Learn how to develop this essential skill.
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Learning Chess: General Endgame HintsEndgames require different principles than openings and middlegames. This article covers some of the basics every player should know.
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The Ten Best Chess Resources on the WebThere are dozens of great websites that can help improve your chess, or provide you with up to date news about the world of chess. This article features some of the best sites you must know about.
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Learning Chess: How to Read and Write Algebraic NotationAlgebraic notation is the standard way to record chess games in the modern era. Knowledge of this "language" is essential for anyone looking to improve their chess.
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Learning Chess: How to Avoid the Most Common Early Checkmating TrapsChess can be a lot of fun, but new players often get discouraged by quick loss after quick loss. This article will teach you how to avoid some common opening blunders.
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How to Make Minor Pieces a Major Part of Your Chess Game: Bishops Vs. KnightsTraditionally, both knights and bishops have been given a value of three pawns. However, depending on the situation, one piece can be much better than the other.
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Chess Book Review: Rapid Chess Improvement (Michael De La Maza)Rapid Chess Improvement by Michael de la Maza poses an interesting question: if an instructional chess book offers no instruction, is it worth buying?
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Chess Book Review: Silman's Complete Endgame Course (Jeremy Silman)International Master Jeremy Silman tries to cover the endgame - a subject that has been covered hundreds, if not thousands of times previously - in a new, engaging way. Once again, he has been wildly successful.
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Chess Book Review: Counter Gambits - Black to Play and Win (T.D. Harding)T.D. Harding gives a good survey of black's gambit openings, but does not give enough information to make any of them part of a tournament player's arsenal.
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Essay Describes Class Divisions Between Facebook and MyspaceA recent essay suggests that "good kids" are using Facebook, while "bad kids" are using MySpace.
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ESPN Announces ESPY NominationsESPN has announced the nominees for its annual sports awards show. The show will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and LeBron James.
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Ivanov Triumphs in Bradley OpenGrandmaster Alexander Ivanov scored 4.5 points in five rounds to take sole first place at the 2007 Bradley Open chess tournament in Windsor, CT. Ivanov won four of his five games, drawing only his third round matchup with fellow grandmaster Mark Paragua.