Page 9 - James Mortimer News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

"The Ink War: Romanticism versus Modernity in Chess", the new book by Dutch author Willy Hendriks, is definitely one of the most exciting and interesting chess books of 2022. Hendriks first of all looks at the bitter rivalry between William Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, who in 1884 played the first official World Championship match. But Hendriks also analyses how chess understanding developed and takes a critical look at chess history and the way chess history is written. Thoroughly researched, well-written, entertaining, witty, and thought-provoking. Here's an excerpt to enjo...

With Hallowe'en approaching, Tracey has some spooky films to curl up and watch with some snacks at hand . . .

The Supreme Court in the past has given law enforcement some flexibility if police agencies can show they worked diligently to effect an arrest but were unable to serve an arrest warrant until after the statute of limitations for a crime had expired due to extenuating circumstances.

The developers behind plans for 30 homes in Ripon have been given an extra three months to produce a report into the risk of sinkholes.

The developers behind plans for 30 new homes in Ripon have been given an extra three months to produce a report into the risk of sinkholes.