Umakant Sharma, Chess Cheater

"In the seventh round, Umakanth was found carrying a bluetooth device, hidden under his woollen cap"

"Pending further enquiry, Umakant's mobile phone and bluetooth headset were confiscated."

"Umakant has been among those under suspicion of using unfair means to gain the desired results. Umakant began the year at a modest 1933 and, after playing just 64 games, reached a whopping 2484 on October 1. During this period, Umakant won a few tournaments ahead of several illustrious players."

News article at hindu.com

Chess Book Reviews

Here's a collection of links for chess book reviews:
Book Reviews by John Watson
Reviews at Jeremy Silman's Site
British Chess Magazine, Chess Book Reviews
Reviews from the Chess Cafe Archives
Book Reviews at Grandmaster Square
Chess Mail Book Reviews
Seagaard Chess Reviews

Butcher's Chess Board

Feast your eyes on the butcher's chess board, the centerpiece of a delicious exhibit from avant-garde artist Jiacong Yan.

"Two butchers play an unusual game of chess out of a board made with steaks sliced into squares."