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by wilmaw
Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP my wonderful friend Jan Mortimer
Replies: 14
Views: 5399

Re: RIP my wonderful friend Jan Mortimer

Jan was a wonderful friend to me. Although we were half a world away from each other, we kept in touch through the Internet. I enjoyed playing IYT games with her. It was all right that she beat me most of the time. She was so good. I think if she had lived, she could have become Women's World Champi...
by wilmaw
Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: Tournament Discussion
Topic: Woman 3-moves WCM 2011
Replies: 70
Views: 10865

Re: Woman 3-moves WCM 2011

I feel compelled to reply to Alex's accusation that Jan is dishonest. I disagree completely. Jan tried her best to make the match with Amangul happen. I have always doubted that Hoja had the money he claimed to have for the match; that's why he didn't send Jan the airfare. Aside from this issue, is ...
by wilmaw
Tue May 03, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: womens world match
Replies: 54
Views: 7080

Re: womens world match

This all sounds like a good idea - just one title match for women. It's a sure thing that there would be a lot more women participating. Two or three as has been the case the last two years with the "Qualifier" is not a good representation of women checker players. The expense of traveling...
by wilmaw
Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 3 move qualifying tournament
Replies: 24
Views: 2927

Re: 3 move qualifying tournament

As I understand it, a set amount has been decided upon for the top ten men playing in the qualifier; plus 2000 euros for the one who plays Alex Moiseyev. No amount has even been suggested for the women or youth. Shouldn't they be assured of something? I don't think there is any question but what the...
by wilmaw
Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Death of Tony Kozenski
Replies: 5
Views: 848

Re: Death of Tony Kozenski

I was so sorry to hear of Tony's death. He was a good friend to me. When I had the Missouri Newsletter, he would help me in figuring out what problems to submit. When I would make a boo-boo, he was always reassuring, and would tell me what a good job I was doing. I met him in person only one time, i...