If they had taken this guy at the Chicago Open last year out front of that hotel in Wheeling and curb stomped him, anyone thinking of cheating would have been paying attention. But no, its almost become a way to be glorified in chess these day - bc what will really happen to you?
So? Budapest?
Emory needed a place to crash at the New York Open at The New Yorker Hotel in Hell’s Kitchen.
The New York Opens were amazing back then.
A super wealthy sponsor named Jose Cuchi (not Gucci) was putting up tons of money.
He was later indicted for money laundering, but Emory, myself and about half the Top-100 players in the world sought after the spoils…
@Cobratate@TateTheTalisman@musiccitymaster
I’ve got soul and I’m a soldier…
Emory leans over towards me and in his nasal filled, higher pitched celerity says:
“Todd, want to see something fucked up?”
“Uhhhh, I suppose so, Emory…”
He paused - then reiterated all the reasons the KGB was after him…
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What did The Champion of the People do immediately after he was forced to resign from the Nashville Chess Center?
He remained People's Champ winning his 12th TN State Championship title in Memphis.
While most would have cowered, the Champ prevailed. That's the difference!