Chess Life has a new look! Perhaps, they decided the old format was too stale for the times. There is quite the contrast between the old design and the new. They've upped the ante with a flashier presentation likely designed to make it easier on the eyes. The old format, despite being kind of bland, never really bothered me much though. Being a hardcore chess enthusiast, content takes precedence over style for me. I'm sad to see Larry Evans column disappear but it's my hope that we'll get to see it online. Speaking of which, I've got mixed feelings about the shift of more content to the net. We do live in an age where net access is becoming increasingly widespread but those without a taste for the web would be left out in this change. Not that it's possible for the USCF to completely please everyone but accommodations for those without a net connection could be made. Two versions of Chess Life could be published with one retaining more content in print form. Of course, there's the issue of increased costs and thus USCF dues (not really knowledgeable on how the current revenue is spent or whether it's mostly spent in a good way) but offering two deals with any extra costs added in could solve that. Anyway, that's my take.
What's yours?
Update: It's a shame to see David L. Brown's Key Kracker's column disappear.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
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I was disappointed as well to see Evans's column go. I'm not sure what to think about the shift of Polgar's column. I'm wondering if this is going to serve as a replacement for the game of the month. Speaking of columns, the new design to the Solitaire Chess column should have come a long time ago.
I have mixed feelings about the new look. I guess I'll have to see how it grows on me.
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I have to say I won't miss Evan's column. How many questions about Fischer do we need to read?
Dan,
I hadn't even thought about the disappearance of GM Michael Rhode's column and Polgar's new one could very well replace it. The new solitare chess design is easier on the eyes but harder to cover up the moves. Not hard enough to offset the benefits of a cleaner look though.
Dg,
I'm happy to have my post linked on your site.
Anonymous,
Lol, there were definitely a lot of questions written in about Fischer but it wasn't the only topic discussed. I'm a big fan of Fischer history too so guess the volume of questions related to him never really bothered me.
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