The big freeze. The double Houdini that failed.
This podcast is not so much about chess, as about the eternal human challenge of overcoming adversity. My story starts with a message to members from the East Cheadle Chess Club Mission Control. It sent a chilly warning to the fearless band of the limitless potential league warriors.
It read
"Please be aware that the heating system at the Institute is being replaced, and for this week (and possibly next week) it will be non-operational. There will be some stand-alone heaters, but the temperature will be a little lower than normal. So please come dressed appropriately!" ...