A short series about draughts in Miami
The gentle sea, cloudless sky, bright sun, white sand, rustling palm trees, and cries of seagulls… This is paradise on earth. This is Miami. But even here, there are sometimes checkers battles that are frightening in their uncompromising nature. That is why one of the most beautiful corners of the planet is home to an unrivaled team of professional draughts players. They are young, beautiful, and smart, but most importantly, they are better than anyone else at figuring out even the most complicated positions. Together, they seem to pull secret moves out of thin air and analyze them using the most modern methods. (Announcement of a well-known series about checkers in Miami)
Miami Beach is a resort city in the state of Florida (USA). It is located on an island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Biscayne Bay separates Miami Beach from the city of Miami. The city is often mentioned together with the city of Miami under the general term “Miami,” despite being a separate municipality. According to the 2000 census, the city had a population of 87,933. 55.5% of them were immigrants from other countries. In 2005, the number of residents decreased to 87,925. In 1982, the majority of the population (60,000) or 62% were Jews, while in 2004, only 19% or 16,500 were Jews.
Several draughts players from Poland are taking part in the tournament, as well as the legendary student of B.I. Druzhinin. Let’s look at the results.