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New! Northwest Chess Magazine Back Issues |
This
is a new feature. Please let us know what you think. More back issues will
be added.
Please note that PDF files have been optimized for web viewing, and may be
lower in quality than the files used for print production. Average file size
is about 1 to 2 MB. |
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2009 |
January – current issue!
Not yet available. |
32-page issue with a report on the Reno Western States Open,
some final commentary on the Seattle Sluggers season by Josh Sinanan, a
Herman Chiu game and several interesting chess instructional articles
including analysis of the upcoming Kamsky (USA) vs. Topalov (Bulgaria)
match. |
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2008 |
December –
NWC_200812_pp1-3.pdf
(First three pages as a "sampler."
Full magazines will be available after about 3 to 4 months.) |
32-page issue with several interesting chess instructional
articles, a Grand Prix update, more of "This Month in Northwest Chess
History" by Russell Miller, and some comments on Fred and Carol Kleist by
"Various Friends and Admirers!" |
November –
NWC_200811_pp1-3.pdf
(First three pages as a "sampler".) |
32-page issue with
stories about the "Earth vs. Space" match, the 2008 Polgar
and Denker tournaments, and other topics including "Chess in Central
Oregon!" |
October –
NWC_200810_opt.pdf
Note: OCF officer info was corrected after this PDF was
created. Please see the Officers Page for
current OCF officers. |
32-page issue with news and games from the U.S. Open, the Oregon
Open, and (yes) the Washington Open last May. Also, congratulations to Gary
Dorfner of Tacoma, winner of the USCF Meritorious Service Award, whose photo
appears on the cover! |
September
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NWC_200809_opt.pdf
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The September NWC magazine was edited by guest editor Ralph Dubisch. Thank you, Ralph! This
is an interesting 32-page
edition! We hope most of you like Ralph's style! |
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August – |
24-page issue with annotated games from recent events,
two articles (including an interview of Ignacio Perez) by Nat Koons, and a
mathematically-oriented article, "So How Many Chess Board Positions Are
There?" from your business manager! |
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July – |
24-page issue with games from the
Oregon state championship (won by Radu Roua), the National Open and the
Keres Memorial! |
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June – |
24-page issue with games from Reno & Tacoma, and the third
and final installment of the James Hurt "Martian System" articles reprinted
from 1938! |
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May –
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April –
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32-page issue with games from the
WA State Championship
and Premier. |
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February-March –
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24-page issue with games from the WA Challengers' Cup. See the press release:
Northwest Chess
combined Feb-Mar issue. |
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January –
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