How Checkers Was Solved (With An Occasional Nod to Chess)

Once upon a time I linked to a somewhat similar article, but this is a new one. While of more direct interest to our checker (a.k.a. draughts) playing cousins, it is of some interest to those of us in chess, too. (HT: James Turnbull)

[P.S. to the curious: life for your humble blogger has been more busy and eventful this year, but (as far as I know) there are no serious medical worries here or anything of that nature. Thanks to those of you who have expressed your care and concern.]