30 JANUARY 1982, page 29

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Raymond Keene

T he most surprising development in the new World Chess Federation ranking li st is the relegation of Victor Korchnoi to th ird place, on 2645, behind Karpov 2720 and Timman......

No. 1200: The Winners

Jaspistos reports: Competitors were asked for an extract from the diary of a lesser person who has failed utterly to appreciate the qualities of a great mind on first......

Crossword 542

A Prize of ten pounds will be awarded for the first correct solution opened on 15 February. Entries o: Crossword 542, The Spectator, 56 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LL. The......