It is elevated in the opinion of the absurd US State Department. It isn’t elevated according to anyone sane.
- RxP+ PxR
- Q-F6+ K-H7
- QxP(F7)+ K-H8
- N-G6++
That’s right. I see it now. The G7-H6 pawn move opens the cornered king to checkmate.
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Oh, that’s right. Advisories should only be acknowledged if they play to your advantage in debate.
Michele, don’t be silly. Every nation issues advisories. Here is the crime section of the Canadian Travel Advisory on the USA.
Crime
Petty crime
Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs, particularly in urban centres and tourist locations.
- Don’t leave bags or valuables unattended in parked cars, especially rental vehicles, even in trunks
- Ensure that your belongings, including passports and other travel documents, are secure at all times
Violent crime
Within large urban areas, violent crime more commonly occurs in poor neighbourhoods, particularly from dusk to dawn. It often involves intoxication. Incidents of violent crime are mainly carried out by gangs or members of organized crime groups but may also be perpetrated by lone individuals. Although violent crime rarely affects tourists:
- be mindful of your surroundings at all time
- verify official neighbourhood crime statistics before planning an outing
- if threatened by robbers, stay calm and don’t resist
Crime Data Explorer – Federal Bureau of Investigation
Gun violence
The rate of firearm possession in the US is high. It’s legal in many states for US citizens to openly carry firearms in public.
Incidences of mass shootings occur, resulting most often in casualties. Although tourists are rarely involved, there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Familiarize yourself on how to respond to an active shooter situation.
Active Shooter Event Quick Reference Guide - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Home break-ins
Canadians living in holiday homes have been the victims of break-ins and burglary.
Make sure you lock windows and doors securely at night and when you are away.
Common criminal strategies
Be on alert for robbery ploys targeting visitors.
Some criminals on highways target travellers leaving airports or other tourist destinations. They signal tourists to stop due to an issue with their vehicle. They then wait for the driver to pull over or exit the car before grabbing exposed valuables. Criminals may also throw items at the windshield, obscuring the view of the road and forcing the driver to pull over.
If you’re the victim of such a ploy:
- avoid pulling over on the side of the road
- put on your hazard lights and slowly drive to a gas station, police station or other safe and populated area
Demonstrations
Demonstrations may occur. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. They can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation.
- Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
- Follow the instructions of local authorities
- Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations
Mass gatherings (large-scale events)
Fraud
Credit card and ATM fraud occurs, including debit card cloning. Be cautious when using debit or credit cards:
- pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
- use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
- avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
- cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
- check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements
Terrorism
There is a threat of terrorism. Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.
Targets could include:
- government buildings, including schools
- places of worship
- airports and other transportation hubs and networks
- public areas such as tourist attractions, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, shopping centres, markets, and hotels
Always be aware of your surroundings when in public places.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains a public alert system on terrorism to communicate information about terrorist threats.
National Terrorism Advisory System – U.S. Department of Homeland Security
That’s unfortunate. Travel advisory to Canada only cautions against credit card scams and fraud.
This one took me a long time.
If Bxa6, then…
Be4 (Pins b7 pawn to King) | g2
Bxg7 | f3
Bxf6 | e4
Bxe4 | (Any Bishop move, no other move is possible)
Bxb7 #
Interesting. I got that one in 10 seconds, but after 5 minutes I have not figured out the one above.
Rb6+ | Kc8 (if Ka8, black loses the queen followed by Ra1#)
Rc1 | QxR (if any other move, black loses the queen)
Qb8+ | Kd7
Qd6+ | Kc8
Rb8#
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A good one. I got the first two moves. Should have been simple after that lol.
Gukesh vs Ding starts Monday. It’s probably 12 hours ahead of me. It is possible that there is no chess on the first day.
Somehow I find this more interesting than Magnus vs. Anyone, since Magnus always wins.
Why not? They can’t round up all the players by then or what?
You have to admit, this is Magnus’ forté. He’s really nothing without chess.
There are only two players. Sometimes, the first day of an event is just recognizing and introductions. Not sure about WCC.
would be nice to see gukesh win, but somehow i think ding will easily beat him
edit: this was an excellent 1st game; gukesh was a little ahead in position and 40 mins up in time! and ding came back to destroy him
Ding won with black. It might be over.
I want Gukesh to win but this isn’t starting well. I hope this isn’t the era of Ding. Magnus is one of the least charismatic and interesting champions ever. Ding is far less charismatic and interesting than Magnus.
Where is Magnus? Why isn’t he playing?