The American Checker Federation

Alex,

Actually, it was a 7 x 7 ending that Shane had a win on the board.

All the best,
Mac

Hello Alex, It is true that Lubablo Kondlo has not lost a game but Ron King showed Shane where he missed a win in a 5 x 5 ending. If Shane had won this ending he would have been tied for lead. Jim Loy has done a great job of putting Elbert Lowders games in a book with annotations. I bought 3 of thes...

Hello Alex, Ron King missed the first 4 rounds as he arrived late missing two different flights. After 8 rounds Ron King has 14 points but still trail the leader , John Webster who has 21 points. There are 5 rounds left but Ron told me he still thinks he will win this tourney!! By the way, Shane M. ...

Alex,

I will also buy a book .

All the best,
Mac Banks

Thanks Ms. Becky, I am sorry to learn that Phillip Starnes passed away. Phillip was a retired Navy Commander who has called me in the pass and expressed his love for the game. He and I played many games via mail prior to the days of the computer. After playing checkers for over 50 years, I have expe...

Addresses of ACF members: Alan Millhone had 5 bulletins returned recently from ACF members. I am going to list the members and the states that they reside in. I would appreciate any one knowing their correct address to email me at mbanks36@hotmail.com. 1. Joe B. Young---Winston Salem, NC last known ...

Patrick, Please email me at mbanks36@hotmail.com and give me your correct mailing address. I send an updated roster to sir speedy every two months so you won't get the Dec. 2006 bulletin either. Alan Millhone has extra copies and can send you the Dec. bulletin but he will also need a good address. F...

Once Marion Tinsley was scheduled to play in a championship match and the purse was just $100 below what he thought he should get and Marion said he wouldn't play unless the $10,000 purse was guaranteed. I donated the last $100 so match could be played. I asked Marion about this later as $100 didn't...

Hello Tommy, I was thinking about how much fun you and I had in Las Vegas a few years ago. Yes, Tommy, I will give you a chance to win the title as you are a great Mail player. Tommy, we can start the match on Monday 31 July, 2006. Pick 6 openings and I will pick 6. We will play a total of 24 games....

Hello Mr. Checkers,

Would that be Richard Fortman.?

Wyllie Online Draughts Club Hello Matthew, Bill Carter and I are playing a 24 game match and so far one game finished to a draw. The other games are about half way. Listed below are the openings we are playing. For the first time in mail checker history, the games are played live and can be reviewed...

Hello Ed, Thanks for the play on the "Double Cross" and "The Twilight Zone". Ed, in 1996 Bob Podoff from New York and I worked on this 6-9 defense of the Twilight Zone and we developed over 2,000 variations on this defense. At that time I also thought that 6-9 would draw, however...

Yes, Michael, Elbert Lowder has played the 1-5 move at move #9 against Vic Defendefer in the 1989 US Nationals. I am posting the game for you. 1115 2319 9-13 2218 1522 2518 13-17!! 2114 1017 2925 5-9 2522 9-13 2723 8-11 2420 1-5(This is the move you were asking about) 3227 6-9 1916 1219 2316 4-8 161...

Here is a couple of wins scored by Elbert Lowder against two of the best checker players that ever lived using this odd 13-17 move. 1115 2319 9-13 2218 1522 2518 13-17!! 2114 1017 27-23 (A) 5-9 3227 9-13 1815 6-9 2925 9-14 2420 1721 2724 1417 1511 8-15 19-10 7-14 24-19 4-8 31-27 3-7 25-22 1-5 27-24 ...

I have received the proper addresses of Mr. Rawle Allicock and Mr. Graham Young from many of my friends from overseas. Thanks a million for helping me out on this matter. Both of these players are being sent another bulletin by ACF president Alan Millhone. By the way, John Reade tells me he received...