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By Glenn Petersen, Editor, Chess Life for Kids   
October 16, 2009
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Or perhaps more accurately, it's come down TO the count - the counting of squares.  The National champions from Bellevue, Washington, have given Earthlings much to think about for their 35th move.  NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff can do naught, but wait.
    
35 ... a3 will put the question to the white knight; 35 ... g6 prepares a pawn advance on the kingside; and 35 ... Kg8 starts a long king march. 

Register your vote by 9 PM EDT on Sunday, October 18 (6 PM PDT Sunday/3 AM CEST Monday).
   
But don't forget to count first!

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Greg Chamitoff vs. Earth (after 35.Ke1)

   

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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:
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(after Greg's 46.Kxa2)

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Coach David Hendricks
WA State Scholastic Coordinator
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DavidCHendricks
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Hal Bogner
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