Unfortunately, due to funding difficulties, the Mind Sports Zine has not been updated since April 2001. Thank you for your interest.
Chess: Melody Amber
Topalov and Kramnik share top honors in the traditional Monte Carlo festival of rapid and blindfold chess. Updated 31 March
 Scrabble: Cheah Siu Hean
The Mind Sports Zine's Scrabble editor chats with one of Singapore's Word Wizards. Added 3 April 2001
Shogi: Shukan Round-up
Triple issue, with Junisen details and two annotated Habu games from the Kio. Added 29 March 2001
Chess: World Rapid Cup
Kasparov wins FIDE's premier rapid event in Cannes.
Updated 25th March
 Backgammon: Scottish Open
Wayne Auty (left) takes the Main prize in East Kilbride where a disappointing tournout still sparked the usual haggis gags.
Added 13 March 2001
Stratego®: Classic, fantasy and online too
There is a lot more to this favorite than meets the eye. Added 6 March 2001
Obituary: The passing of a giant
Claude Shannon, one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, is gone.
Othello®: A world champion's story
An in-depth interview with Takeshi Murakami, and a close look at the decisive moment for the title. Added 19 February 2001
Lines of Action: A modern "classic"?
A reappraisal of LoA, and a look at the game's growth thanks to modern tech.
Added 20 February 2001
Game shows: Grandmaster Countdown
Matthew Turner takes time off from his chess GM title hunt to make the finals of the classic TV game show. Added 8 February 2001
 Scrabble®: Sydney Int'l Masters
Naween Fernando (right) wins. Japan's Keiichiro Hirai details his games and shares his personal experiences. Updated 6 February 2001
Xiangqi: Lu leaves Hu behind
Five-Ram results plus Chinese Championship games. Added 17 January 2001
Shogi: MSO Italy
Terje Christoffersen wins 2nd Italian Open. Added 15 December 2000
 Renju: News in Brief
Poker: Millionaire!
Scandal: But what about the truth?
Poker: The David Spanier collection.
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