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  Bill Wall's Chess Master Profiles - Janowski   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dawid Markelowicz Janowski (1868-1927) Dawid Markelowicz Janowski (pronounced yanofsky) was born in Wolkowysk, Poland on June 7, 1868.
Janowski was playing in Mannheim in 1914 when World War I broke out.
Janowski may have peaked to an ELO rating of 2600 in 1905 and has an ELO historical rating of 2570.
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 JS Online: South Milwaukee mayor, foe split over spending
Janowski agreed that consolidating services would help save resources and money but said the city also needs to look at its spending habits.
Janowski also said she would like the city to get a city administrator, instead of the current administrative coordinator position.
Janowski said South Milwaukee lacks a definitive direction, and that the business district could use a shot in the arm.
www.jsonline.com /news/metro/mar02/28625.asp?format=print   (777 words)

  
 Ecuador medical service, Notre Dame magazine
David Gaus has just reached for a piece of breakfast toast when there's a knock on the door and a flurry of Spanish.
Janowski spent much of the first half of 1999 in the States doing fund raising, and Gaus's sister, Sue Bowen, now accepts and manages gifts to Andean Health and Development at her home at N3543 Knight Road, New London, Wisconsin 54961.
In his thank-you remarks, Janowski raised "a question that David and I have been asking ourselves ever since we got your call: Are you sure this isn't a mistake?" The crowd instantly made it known -- no mistake.
www.nd.edu /~ndmag/docs99.htm   (3439 words)

  
 IFOR : AFSOUTH Transcript of Press Briefing - Aug 31, 1996
Janowski: well, I mean, I can only repeat what I said yesterday, essentially, which is that the problem of return of minorities to Republika Srpska is a political problem which goes up to the top.
Janowski: if these people go in, if these people are serving military and they have weapons on them, concealed or whatever weapons or uniforms, that's of course, unacceptable since it's a Zone of Separation.
Janowski: my understanding, these 30 people are the ones that returned to Mahala yesterday morning at 11 o'clock and spent the night in Mahala.
www.nato.int /ifor/trans/t960831a.htm   (5143 words)

  
 Chess Trivia
Janowski was so infuriated that he sued his friend.
He lost his support when Janowski called Nardus a chess idiot when Nardu suggested an alternate move during an analysis of one of Janowski's games.
Janowski was famous for his complaints which served as alibis when he lost.
www.logicalchess.com /info/trivia/j.html   (451 words)

  
 1910 World Championship Match   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The results of the two matches last year were a short drawn match (2 games each) and victory for Lasker by 7 games to 1, with 2 games drawn.
On the present occasion Janowsky fared even worse than in the previous match, as Lasker gained an overwhelming victory by 8 games to 0, with 3 games drawn.
Janowsky was subejct to unfortunate oversights in some of the games, and his erratic play was a great handicap to his chances.
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 1909 Exhibition Matches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Lasker's next potential challenger was David Janowski, whose patron, the famous French artist M. Nardus put forth a generous stake.
First up was a 4-game mini-match to test Janowski's suitability as a challenger.
Janowski was of Polish extraction, but had emigrated to France by the time of these matches.
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 Peace Corps Online | June 25, 2001 - Notre Dame Magazine: Ecuador PCV Erik Janowski on the Road to Pedro Vincente
Adds Janowski: "In '94 it was time to put our money where our mouth was, and we thought a good first step would be to invite Father Hesburgh to become president of our board of directors.
They wanted to build a health delivery service stable enough to outlast their personal involvement in the project and successful enough become a replicable model of rural health care for a continent.
He understood that we didn't just want to train individuals to run the project when we were gone; we wanted to be connected with a public institution to guarantee sustainability.
peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/467/2013212.html   (3646 words)

  
 Bill Wall's Chess Master Profiles - Lasker
Nardus continued to support Janowski, until one day, Nardus suggested an alternate move or analysis in one of Janowski's post-mortem games.
Janowski called Nardus an idiot in front of the crowd.
A few months later, in November 1910, he defeated Janowski with 8 wins and 3 draws in a match in Berlin.
www.geocities.com /siliconvalley/lab/7378/lasker.htm   (2261 words)

  
 Emanuel Lasker
That same year Lasker was given 7,000 francs to play two exhibition matches against David Janowski.
Lasker was again challenged to defend his title in 1910 against the great Carl Schlecter in Vienna and Berlin.
Later that same year, Lasker defeated David Janowski in a match in Berlin.
www.chess-poster.com /great_players/lasker.htm   (1109 words)

  
 Page 1 of 5. Letters and media articles.
David von Janowski of Jasmine Close, Biggleswade, is a member of Saxon Gate Toad Lift, a volunteer group working closely with the Ivel Valley Countryside Project and the Ivel Valley Wildlife Group.He told the Chronicle: "The balancing pond to the south of Saxon Pool is a breeding place for thousands of frogs and toads.
Earlier this year, 2,500 adult toads were picked up and carried across the new road as they made their way to and from the pond to spawn.
He said: "This could be done by properly developing a flattened area, to the east of the new road, with features sympathetic to reptile and amphibian conservation.
www.fortunecity.com /greenfield/egret/616/letters1.html   (809 words)

  
 Dance Hall Craze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
There are a multitude of lessons and parties each week, sans alcohol and all of the associated problems.
"Everybody walks through the door ready to dance," said David Janowski, who owns Ellington Hall with his wife Cirkl (pronounced "circle" -- ask her the origin and she says succinctly, "hippie parents").
Cirkl, 32, and David, 29, met seven years ago at a dance, as did many of the couples crowding their dance floor, including teenagers and senior citizens.
www.northbay.com /archives/general/11dance_q12qon_q.html   (974 words)

  
 D. Janowski - F.J. Marshall; Cambridge Springs, 1904.
Janowsky 0 0 * ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 11.0
Janowski definitely gets high marks here for his enthusiasm and his persistence.
Janowski AND Marshall stated they felt taking with the pawn...
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 Chess Player biographies F-Ka
Janowski, David (1868-1927) Born in Russia (Poland), but emigrated to France in 1890.
Blessed with a sponsor in an age when money was the key to securing a title match, Janowski managed to play three matches with the world champion Lasker.
He drew the first, an exhibition match in May 1909, lost the second for the title this time in Oct.1909 and lost the third in 1910.
www3.sympatico.ca /g.giffen/playersF-Ka.html   (2948 words)

  
 Page 1 of the toad lift 2000 report.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In March Marcus Phillips spoke on 3 Counties Radio to publicise the Saxon Gate toad lift and the Toad Tunnel.
In September 1999 an article provided by David von Janowski answering the question 'How many frogs and toads are killed each year on our roads' was published in the Daily Mail.
Figures from the Toad lift 1999 report were used to estimate potential losses if volunteers do not help toads across roads.
website.lineone.net /~ukjournalist/toadlift2000P1.html   (2452 words)

  
 Combinations that spell success - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
When a combination is executed flawlessly there is a certain rhythm or a flow to the moves and they appear as the most natural consequence.
The ensuing game is a real delight to go through as James Marshall, reputed for his attacking prowess, is in full flow, offering his queen on a platter as early as the 12th move against David Janowski.
White had delayed castling for too long and his King is caught in the fire in the center and he is helpless to repulse the attack.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/nov12/ss4.asp   (458 words)

  
 London Chess Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Victories in individual games against Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca and Alekhine, a phenomenal run of successes in major tournaments and a universally acknowledged elegance of style combined to make him one of the most feared and respected exponents of the game.
Janowski, however, has not been rewarded in English language chess literature with the accolades he deserves.
In this book, the first collection in English of his best games and results, the authors introduce us to a great fighter and a great artist, knowledge of whose games will enrich the experience of any chess aficioando.
www.chess.co.uk /newbooks.html   (9592 words)

  
 The Jewish Agency For Israel: The Jewish IQ Test
In 1892, he moved to Britain where he won the British chess championship.
In 1894, he defeated Wilhelm Steinitz for the championship which he defended against Frank Marshall, David Janowski, and others.
He held the championship until 1921 when he was defeated by Capablanca with ten draws and four losses.
www.jafi.org.il /iq/41/2.htm   (115 words)

  
 David Janowski
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David Janowski (1868 - 1927) was a leading Polish chess master.
In 1910 he played Emanuel Lasker for the World Chess Championship, but lost the match 9.5-1.5.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/david_janowski   (109 words)

  
 David Janowski vs Emanuel Lasker (1904)
Capablanca also escaped against Janowski at San Sebastien in 1911.
He considered it one of "his" finest games even though he should have lost.
By the time he plays 20.Qh6, Janowski must be winning or is he?
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 Search Results for game*   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In 1962 David published Games, gods and gambling which many regard as her most significant book.
We can only study the player at his game; not, however, with the detached attitude of a bystander, for we are watching our own minds at play.
It is remarkable that a science which began with the consideration of games of chance should have become the most important object of human knowledge.
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 Chessville - The Mad Aussie's Chess Trivia
Alcoholic Chess: I had a look in David Pritchards' excellent book "Encyclopedia of Chess Variants" for information about alcoholic chess.
He returned to competitive play in 1951, when he defended his title against David Bronstein.
Chess Fighters: The 1916 match between David Janowski and Charles Jaffe was notable for the hard fought nature of the games, with each game having an average length of 65 moves.
www.chessville.com /misc/History/Mad_Aussie_Trivia_Archive_Nine.htm   (1635 words)

  
 Everyman Chess | Biography of: Dmitry Plisetsky and Sergey Voronkov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Dmitry Plisetsky and Sergey Voronkov are well-known chess journalists who have both in their time been deputy editor-in-chief of the famous Russian chess magazine Shakhmaty v Rossii.
They are also authors of numerous chess books, their monograph David Janowski being awarded the prize of ‘book of the year’ by the USSR Sports Committee.
More recently Plisetsky was co-author (along with Garry Kasparov) of the award winning My Great Predecessors volumes, while Voronkov’s recent works include David against Goliath (written with David Bronstein).
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At Atlantic City 1921 Whitaker had one of his finest results, finishing 2nd, only «-point behind winner Janowski and well ahead of US champion Frank Marshall, both of whom he defeated.
Here is the finish of his game with Janowski, Whitaker playing Black (See Diagram): 40...Rxc7 41 dxc7 Bc8 42 g4 hxg4 43 fxg4 Ke7 44 h3 Kd6 45 Be8 Ke6 46 Bc6 Kd6 47 Be8 Kxc7 48 Bf7 Kd6 49 Bb3 Bb7+ 50 Kf5 Ke7 51 h4 gxh4 52 g5 fxg5 53 Kxg5 h3, 0-1.
Whitaker - R. Hayes, Gem City Open, Dayton, Ohio, 1959: 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 Be3 Usually attributed to Alapin and Janowski, Whitaker modestly preferred to call this the Whitaker variation.
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 Page 2 of 5. Letters and media articles.
The following letter was written by the Ivel Wildlife Group to the Estates Surveyor at MBDC in response to issues raised concerning conservation status at Saxon Gate:-
David von Janowski, one of the organisers of the Saxon Gate Toad lift, has shewn us your letter of August 3 regarding the future development of the site known as Saxon Gate.
I am writing to you on behalf of the Ivel Wildlife Group which is one of the Beds Wildlife Trust local groups and supported by the Ivel Valley Countryside Project.
www.fortunecity.com /greenfield/egret/616/letters2.html   (815 words)

  
 Jewish History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
He was originally denied a professorship because of his Jewish background, but in spite of this he eventually became Minister of the Interior (see 1921) and headed the committee responsible for drafting the Weimar Constitution.
David Camden De Leon, known as "the Fighting Doctor", was appointed as the first surgeon general of the Confederate Army.
It dealt with rabbinical law and religious problems.
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 PSO broadens repertory
Seven performers make their PSO debut in the 2000-2001 season.
Three of them, sopranos Peggy Kriha Dye and Sheryl Woods and baritone David Okerlund, appear in "Streetcar." Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes performs Schumann's Piano Concerto.
Returning podium-perchers are Matthias Bamert, Conlon, Andreas Delfs, Hans Graf, Marek Janowski, David Zinman, Zukerman.
www.post-gazette.com /magazine/20000206pso5.asp   (1324 words)

  
 5.2 Games that Made ’em Sit Up and Notice - The Chess Beat 5 - Chess News - World Chess Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Like Bloody Mary, Janowski begins to grow weary from struggle.
And now, like Marie Antoinette, Janowski loses his head.
A draw was still to be had with 57.
www.worldchessnetwork.com /English/chessNews/articles/5-2-3.php   (1294 words)

  
 Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
David Janowski - Artist of the Chess Board - Chernaiev andMeynell chbone00001
David Janowski was one of the grandest of grandmasters at the turn of the 20th century.
The latest installment in the projected seven book series covers how to tackle the Modern and Pirc Defences.
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 Best Tournaments
Despite practically all the best players in the world being present, Lasker, {The reigning World Champion}; dropped only one odd game, (to Blackburne); and finished a whopping 4.5 points ahead of the group finished tied for second.
(Janowski, Maroczy, Pillsbury.) This is easily one of the more dominating personal performances in a tournament ever played.
Lasker won, G. Maroczy was second, Pillsbury and Tarrasch tied for third and fourth, David Janowski was fifth.
www.geocities.com /lifemasteraj/best_tourneys.html   (4072 words)

  
 Grodno, Belarus [Photographs]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Seated from right: first row from the bottom: 1) Yehuda Janowski, 2) V. Soloveitchik-Zamir.
Standing from left in fourth row: 1) Hillel Panowka, 2) Goldberg, 3) Blodworska, 4) Yocheved Janowski (Aharonowski), 5) Sara Janowski, 6) Dina Bas-Gan.
The reader may wish to refer to the original material for verification.
www.jewishgen.org /yizkor/grodno/GroPh239.html   (384 words)

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