Mentioned in this brief interview with US Champion Alexander Shabalov is that he plans to begin work on a book. "I want to write something entertaining about modern tournament life, the life of a tournament player."
Chess anecdote books have been out of fashion since the Chernev-Horowitz heyday three decades ago. I'm sure the light-hearted Shabalov is a fine candidate to pen one, although of course he'll be expected to fill most of the book with his exciting games and analysis.
Which tournaments do you plan to participate in 2006? Not that I have a chance to play you,but I get great satisfaction replaying your games and understanding your thought process.
In December I moved away from Cleveland and no longer can attend your lectures