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...Exploit your supernerd peers: Maybe they can invent something to make the boat drive itself to the river...

Author: By Kylie S. Gleason, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 15 Alternatives for River Run | 3/4/2010 | See Source »

...VLADIMIR KRAMNIK In the chess world it's flattering to be known as Supernerd, and that is what they call the man who ended fellow Russian and former mentor Garry Kasparov's 15-year reign as world champ. Not a sport, you say? Kramnik, 25, quit smoking and dropped 20 lbs. to prep for the match...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sports | 12/18/2000 | See Source »

...become the new world champion of chess. Kasparov opened with the "Ruy Lopez," to which Kramnik responded with the impregnable "Berlin Defense," and so on. You get the idea. The important thing is that the new champ, who took home a cool $1.33 million, goes by the handle Supernerd. "He doesn't get involved in politics or business or journalism as Kasparov does," noted chess commentator Danny King. "He does nothing but chess." Kramnik, 25, gave up smoking and lost 20 lbs. to prepare for the physical and emotional rigors of championship chess, which can produce Patrick Ewing-like levels...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Nov. 13, 2000 | 11/13/2000 | See Source »

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