Three weeks ago, The Chess Drum approached FM Warren Elliott and FM Ryan Harper for proposed a "Chess Clash." This would be based NOT on over-the-board play, but the fine art of chess annotation. Both players received identical sets of rules (posted on September 23rd) and were given equal time to prepare their annotations. Modeled after the music "sound clash" popularized in Jamaica, the energetic Caribbean stars agreed and relished the challenge. Both players know each other well and have been analysis partners from time-to-time. However, competition breeds a new enthusiasm and a trash-talking joust was inevitable.

Posted by The Chess Drum: 13 October 2002