One Night in Memphis

The cover of the souvenir playbill from 1993

The year was 1993, and Memphis in May International Festival, Inc. mass mailed fliers to Memphis area USCF chess players introducing the Germantown High School's production of CHESS performed at the Poplar Pike Playhouse.  Mike Barton, the 1993 Memphis Chess Club president, and I decided we would attend one of the shows, in which we did, and it was a night to remember.  Well, the subject of the musical was chess, and somehow I would have felt guilty if allowing this opportunity to pass me by.  I was also curious about what exactly happened that One Night in Bannock.  Mike, having experience with Broadway productions, was not very impressed, but it was one of the best stage performances I had ever seen.

Master or Patzer?

Tennessee Chess News - Volume 24 No 4, Aug/Sep 1982

A TEST OF YOUR CHESS AWARENESS

by Jack Smith

Before you begin to go over these games sit down, take a deep breath, and prepare to be amazed, delighted and frustrated. . . eleven of them are widely renowned brilliant games from throughout chess history.  Another is a Grandmaster win that doesn't have the same status but should be distinguishable from the rest of the games which are local amateur contests.  

Match the letter of the game score to the questions; answer anything else asked; and mail to the Editor (of TCN), Gary Pylant.  You can win - $15 worth of chess books from Gary and I.

You must be a TCA member to win.  You may send your dues and your entry to Harry Sabine then he'll forward your entry to us.  DEADLINE – September 15, 1982. In the event of multiple correct entries, we'll draw the winner. 

Even if you don't want to enter, these games are fantastic! Try them!

Match the letter, indicating the game scores to the questions (1-12):