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One of the worlds most respected arbiters discusses issues and relates anecdotes from his years of experience at the highest levels of the international chess scene. The Chief Arbiter of the 1987 and 1990 world championship matches also accepts questions from readers. Irish master Tim Hardings diverse writings have been enjoyed by the chessplaying public for almost three decades. Editor of the highly acclaimed correspondence magazine Chess Mail, Tims unique insight has made him aChessCafe.com favorite. American master Dan Heisman is the author of several books, and a full-time chess instructor. His column is specifically designed to help the Elo 1000-1400 player improve. British international master Gary Lane brings a new dimension toChessCafe.com fine line-up of chess journalists. Garys column will specialize in discussing the latest in opening theory and related topics. We encourage you to submit your questions about your favorite opening to Gary for consideration in one of his columns. Dr. Karsten Müller earned the grandmaster title in 1998 and is the co-author with IM Frank Lamprecht of the highly acclaimed Fundamental Chess Endings. His popular column has appeared at ChessCafe.com since January 2001. The Chess Evolution Newsletter (CEWN) is released every Friday of the week. The newsletter contains twenty-plus pages of great chess material written by top grandmasters Arkadij Naiditsch and Csaba Balogh. American master Bruce Pandolfini has been teaching chess for more than forty years. With Pandos Ten-Pack, he offers ten puzzles for solving from his treasure trove of teaching material. This is a terrific column for both the student and the teacher! International master James Rizzitano turns his critical eye each month to perhaps the largest segment of the chess publishing market, opening books. Is that new opening book you were thinking of buying a hit or a miss? Join him each month as he surveys the latest releases. Step by Step: Mate, Step by Step: Tactics, Step by Step: Calculation and Step by Step: ...