The United States Chess Federation - A Knight Descends from Space

Earth vs. Space Chess Match 2008

A Knight Descends from Space - Lands on f3

By Hal Bogner, Match Director
September 30, 2008
Astronaut Greg Chamitoff has responded on Wednesday with the very flexible move, 2.Ng1-f3. Earth's young advisors from Bellevue, Washington, will now prepare up to four options for you to vote on - check back late tonight or Thursday morning and help choose our next move. Greg Chamitoff vs. Earth (after 2.Ng1-f3) Reminder: Don't miss a moment of this historic match - add our RSS feed to keep up with the latest developments, as articles and moves are posted here, and as voting periods occur.

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Earth vs. Space Chess Match, 2008-09

Astronaut Dr. Greg Chamitoff has sent 46.Kxa2 and his resignation and congratulations to the Stevenson stars and Earth's voters.

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The Final Position:

(after Greg's 46.Kxa2)

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Media Contacts:
NASA - Kelly Humphries
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
kelly.o.humphries
@nasa.gov

USCF - Glenn Petersen
732-252-8388
[email protected]

Stevenson Team -
Coach David Hendricks
WA State Scholastic Coordinator
425-868-3881
425-269-7949
DavidCHendricks
@comcast.net

Match Director -
Hal Bogner
650-284-5062
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