sobek: thanks for the updates,keep up the good work

sobek: I am curious to know where you found the information re Stonehaven

sobek: you are much better informed on the world draughts scene than I am,thank you

City: thank you Nick

sobek: not much good with names but I think it was Bahtyiar,the oldest brother

Durdyev won the masters with Ron King and Tom Watson second and third,gooner was refering to patch,seniors winner

Fencer: black

Socrates:
I played two practice games (face to face)with Amangul Durdyeva when she was fifteen,at the time she was not familiar with book play but the speed and depth at which she analysed positions was frightening.If she maintains an interest in checkers she will surely be world champion in the not too distant future.

JamesHird: It was nice of you to suggest
someone upgrade my membership,only i am sure people have better things to do with there money than sponcer a down and out checker player,for the moment i am cutting back on internet activities, so my knight status is adequate.

Purple: I think white is second best after
23-19 (move 6) 21-17 recommended, the 3 for 2 at move 11 ???