The City of Sydney Championships started yesterday (24 February) and continues today and next weekend in it's new weekender format of 2 rounds per day over the first weekend and second saturday and one round on the second Sunday with the City of Sydney Lightning to follow afterwards. The time control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds a move
This years turnout was once again disappointing with approximately 21 players in the open section and 22 in the under 17 section. The Open section is extremely strong with 11 players rated over 2000.
Round 1 almost had a false start when the pairings had to be changed for both the Open and u1700. Play got under way a little bit late. On board one of the Open division Greg Canfell, being top seed, defeated Max illingworth where Max's shattered queenside pawns could not all be defended. Meanwhile on board two, second seed Tomek Rej disposed of The Closet Grandmaster : Amiel Rosario. Upsets of the round were: Dariusz Swiercz (2231) drawing with Hamish Selnes (1770) and Michael Dunn (1878) Defeating Ilia Ilic(2150).
In the Under 1700 division the first round brought about a number of upsets. Phil Willis (1323) defeated Mark Baterowicz (1623), Supergranny Mary Wilkie (1281) defeated Dennis Wan (1525), Horst Bleicher (1489) lost to Kinto Wan (847), Michael Tracey (1486) drew with C Zhang (777).
In round 2 Zirdum could not hold Canfells King from infiltrating the position in a 5 pawns + Bishop each with the bishops being of the same colour. Meanwhile on board two Jason Hu did not get enough compensation, getting only a Rook and Bishop for the loss of his Queen. When asked how he lost it he said: "i just lost it" Did we leave a queen en prise Jason? lol Just kidding mate.Upsets included Hamish selnes draw against Ilia Ilic.
Leaders on 2/2:Canfell, Rej, Bolens Yu.
In the u1700 Division, top seed Herman Rachmadi defeated Terence Wall. On board two Kinto Wan had an upset draw with David Evans and on board three another upset: Parramatta chess club member Thai Pham defeated Norm Greenwood. No other upsets occured except for the possibility that Michael Tracey defeated Mark Baterowicz which that game was the only game going when i left (at that time it was already a marathon....)
Leaders on 2/2: Herman Rachmadi, Trent Parker, Mary Wilkie and Thai Pham.
I'm going to take my camera tomorrow. Expect photos either tomorrow night or Monday.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Broekhuyse, Hu not quite up to speed for the fast Lane version 2
I woke up at 3.15 on saturday morning to get ready for the journey up North to a tournament that i thoroughly enjoy participating in year after year (although i might have missed one year). The 2001 Newcastle Open was my very first tournament. The people i played in my very first Newcastle Open were: Mal Murrell, Arthur Huynh (1480), Goran stankovic, Bruce Parr (1066), David Behne Smith (789) , Andrew Robinson, Fergus Ly (1093). In that tournament I scored a grand total of 0 points. disappointingly out of these players only one played this year (David Behne Smith) and one (Bruce Parr) assisted with the organisation. [EDIT: David Behne Smith did not particpate this year. His Brother and sisters did however.]
Anyhow back to this year...I left home at 3.45 for the hour walk to Picton station to catch the 4.53 train from Picton to Campbelltown, then had to change at campbelltown for a city service then had to change at Central for a Newcastle train (exquisite views between Cowan and Gosford) to finally arrive at Civic Station at 10.00, the train was a couple of minutes late, but to my surprise (not) when i arrived at Newcastle Panthers the tournament had not started yet, but i dont think anyone really cared much for the lateness..... Its a fairly laid back tournament.
The tournament attracted 37 players from as wide as Melbourne, Canberra, Armidale, Laurieton and of course Sydney. There were 5 players rated over 2000: International Master Gary Lane, Former Newcastle Open winner R0n Scott, Johny Bolens, Jason Hu and Paul Broekhuyse. There was also last years Coal City Open winner James Morris. I was on the top half of the draw! A strange occurance. Even the blind were attraceted to this tournament (visually blind, not drunk!)
Round One saw no upsets according to rating however apparently unrated player Emil Nomat defeated Michael Weltner (1394).
On Board one it was the battle of the Lanes. Laurieton's Endel Lane had the task of playing against Gary Lane (no relation).
Round two saw Richard Eccles (1589) defeat Johny Bolens (2106). I nearly caused an upset against Paul Broekhuyse when my knight sac evenually won me a pawn and my piece back and stopped him from castling. There was one draw for the round; Unfortunately the O'rourkes had to play each other and agreed to a draw. Johnathan Behne Smith (1211) defeated former Newcastle (now Orange?) resident Colin Parsons (1371).
Round 3 saw what could have been an attempt at a swiss gambit by some of the over 2000 rated players when James Morris drew with Ronald Scott, Ben Harris drew with Jason Hu and Paul Broekhuyse drew with Robert Hvistendahl, leaving Gary Lane as the sole leader after 3 rounds.
Upsets for round 3 included Ryan O'Rourke (938) defeating Colin Parsons (1375) and Emil Nomat hammered Me! Mary Wilkie (1281) drew against Ian Dickson (1575).
Round 4 saw Gary Lane and Ron Scott battle it out well into their time allocation for the International master to break through and rack up his 4th win to complete the day. On other top boards: Jason Hu drew with Paul Broekhuyse, and Robert Hvistendahl defeated James Morris after apparently being a piece down. Whilst Ben Harris defeated Alex Mendes Da Costa to join Hvistendahl on equal second. Upsets for round 4 included Ryan O'Rourke (938) defeating Michael Weltner (1394), Ben Ryan (1460) holding Vaness Reid (1629) to a draw and Mary Wilkie (1281) using her granny gambit against Gary Losh (1462).
So at the end of the first days play we have the following leaderboard:
1st Lane 4/4 \
2nd Hvistendahl, Harris 3.5/4
4th Bolens, Hu, Broekhuyse, Guo-Yuthok, Nomat on 3/4
Round 5 saw Hvistendahl lose to Lane, Bolens Lose to Ben Harris
Sherab Guo-Yuthok lose to Jason Hu, Broekhuyse defeat Nomat. The only game that resembles an upset on the lower boards was Michael Weltner drawing with Rebecca Harris.
It was a battle of Master and apprentice on the top board in round 6. Gary Lane defeated his student Ben Harris to clinch the 2006 Newcastle Open outright. Paul Broekhuyse defeated Scott to take equal second with Jason Hu . Broekhuyse and Hu did not have the opportunity to play Lane. Upsets for round 6 include: Weltner defeating losh and Luthien Russell drawing with Ben Ryan.
After a short presentation it was time to head off back to Picton. I look forward to the 2007 Newcastle Open.
Anyhow back to this year...I left home at 3.45 for the hour walk to Picton station to catch the 4.53 train from Picton to Campbelltown, then had to change at campbelltown for a city service then had to change at Central for a Newcastle train (exquisite views between Cowan and Gosford) to finally arrive at Civic Station at 10.00, the train was a couple of minutes late, but to my surprise (not) when i arrived at Newcastle Panthers the tournament had not started yet, but i dont think anyone really cared much for the lateness..... Its a fairly laid back tournament.
The tournament attracted 37 players from as wide as Melbourne, Canberra, Armidale, Laurieton and of course Sydney. There were 5 players rated over 2000: International Master Gary Lane, Former Newcastle Open winner R0n Scott, Johny Bolens, Jason Hu and Paul Broekhuyse. There was also last years Coal City Open winner James Morris. I was on the top half of the draw! A strange occurance. Even the blind were attraceted to this tournament (visually blind, not drunk!)
Round One saw no upsets according to rating however apparently unrated player Emil Nomat defeated Michael Weltner (1394).
On Board one it was the battle of the Lanes. Laurieton's Endel Lane had the task of playing against Gary Lane (no relation).
Round two saw Richard Eccles (1589) defeat Johny Bolens (2106). I nearly caused an upset against Paul Broekhuyse when my knight sac evenually won me a pawn and my piece back and stopped him from castling. There was one draw for the round; Unfortunately the O'rourkes had to play each other and agreed to a draw. Johnathan Behne Smith (1211) defeated former Newcastle (now Orange?) resident Colin Parsons (1371).
Round 3 saw what could have been an attempt at a swiss gambit by some of the over 2000 rated players when James Morris drew with Ronald Scott, Ben Harris drew with Jason Hu and Paul Broekhuyse drew with Robert Hvistendahl, leaving Gary Lane as the sole leader after 3 rounds.
Upsets for round 3 included Ryan O'Rourke (938) defeating Colin Parsons (1375) and Emil Nomat hammered Me! Mary Wilkie (1281) drew against Ian Dickson (1575).
Round 4 saw Gary Lane and Ron Scott battle it out well into their time allocation for the International master to break through and rack up his 4th win to complete the day. On other top boards: Jason Hu drew with Paul Broekhuyse, and Robert Hvistendahl defeated James Morris after apparently being a piece down. Whilst Ben Harris defeated Alex Mendes Da Costa to join Hvistendahl on equal second. Upsets for round 4 included Ryan O'Rourke (938) defeating Michael Weltner (1394), Ben Ryan (1460) holding Vaness Reid (1629) to a draw and Mary Wilkie (1281) using her granny gambit against Gary Losh (1462).
So at the end of the first days play we have the following leaderboard:
1st Lane 4/4 \
2nd Hvistendahl, Harris 3.5/4
4th Bolens, Hu, Broekhuyse, Guo-Yuthok, Nomat on 3/4
Round 5 saw Hvistendahl lose to Lane, Bolens Lose to Ben Harris
Sherab Guo-Yuthok lose to Jason Hu, Broekhuyse defeat Nomat. The only game that resembles an upset on the lower boards was Michael Weltner drawing with Rebecca Harris.
It was a battle of Master and apprentice on the top board in round 6. Gary Lane defeated his student Ben Harris to clinch the 2006 Newcastle Open outright. Paul Broekhuyse defeated Scott to take equal second with Jason Hu . Broekhuyse and Hu did not have the opportunity to play Lane. Upsets for round 6 include: Weltner defeating losh and Luthien Russell drawing with Ben Ryan.
After a short presentation it was time to head off back to Picton. I look forward to the 2007 Newcastle Open.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Fide Presidential Board Meeting
On the 29th of January Fide released a press statement outlining what had been discussed over the past three days.
There had been many Items outlined:
1. The goals and tasks of FIDE in the year 2007.
Apart from the change in the management style of FIDE introduced last year in the Elista Board meeting and the fruitful results of which can be already seen, President Kirsan N. Ilyumzhinov gave a positive summary of the work of FIDE of the last year. He emphasized that the President and the Board members should be more active in connection with the national federations. Since his re-election, he has visited more than 20 chess events and 12 national federations and in the year of 2007, he will visit and consult around 25 national federations, particularly in Latin America and Africa for exchanging views and collecting suggestions....
Good on him! But what is in it for Australia? Sure he has lots on his plate but..... I would like to see Fide push chess to be recognised as a sport in countries which chess is not currently recognised as such. Below i believe is an excellent step in the right direction.
Among the important practical tasks for FIDE, he mentioned the amendment of the Statutes, the revision of the membership, the increased activity of the work of the Commissions and Committees, more intense consulting with the professional players on playing conditions etc., and a more efficient communication of FIDE toward and with the chess players, international sport organizations, global chess audience and IOC. In the last respect, he emphasized the importance of the forthcoming meeting with Mr. J. Rogge, President of IOC. A special part of his speech was devoted to the most important chess events of the year, the World Chess Championship process, which will culminate in Mexico City in September-October this year.
Will Chess become an olympic sport in the future??? Oviously the possibility would have been talked about with Mr Rogge. It will be interesting whether he believes that chess deserves a place in the Olympic games or not. I would like to see chess recognised as a sport in this country; Getting chess in the olympic games would really help this.
2. World Championship Match proposal (separate announcement)
3. World Chess Championship Tournament in Mexico City
The Presidential Board listened to and approved the report of the Organizer regarding the preparation for the World Chess Championship tournament to be held on September 11 – October 1st, 2007 in Mexico City. All the key conditions in the contract have been fulfilled, the website of the event is: http://www.chessmexico.com/.The Presidential Board gladly took note of the announcement that current World Chess Champion, Mr. Vladimir Kramnik will play in the Mexico City tournament. A special committee has been established for reviewing the processes of the world chess championship system. The committee will forward its report on the options of improving and stabilizing the system as well as its recommendation to the President for decision after gaining the views of about 160 top chess players and the national federations. The decision will come in due course that all the players be prepared for the next WCCh cycle.
Chess Championships in Mexico City. Good.. A change of scenery (although Argentina did hold them not long ago....). It would be nice to see this event somewhere in Asia.... just to spread it around...... (and have similar time frames to watch the games....)
There had been many Items outlined:
1. The goals and tasks of FIDE in the year 2007.
Apart from the change in the management style of FIDE introduced last year in the Elista Board meeting and the fruitful results of which can be already seen, President Kirsan N. Ilyumzhinov gave a positive summary of the work of FIDE of the last year. He emphasized that the President and the Board members should be more active in connection with the national federations. Since his re-election, he has visited more than 20 chess events and 12 national federations and in the year of 2007, he will visit and consult around 25 national federations, particularly in Latin America and Africa for exchanging views and collecting suggestions....
Good on him! But what is in it for Australia? Sure he has lots on his plate but..... I would like to see Fide push chess to be recognised as a sport in countries which chess is not currently recognised as such. Below i believe is an excellent step in the right direction.
Among the important practical tasks for FIDE, he mentioned the amendment of the Statutes, the revision of the membership, the increased activity of the work of the Commissions and Committees, more intense consulting with the professional players on playing conditions etc., and a more efficient communication of FIDE toward and with the chess players, international sport organizations, global chess audience and IOC. In the last respect, he emphasized the importance of the forthcoming meeting with Mr. J. Rogge, President of IOC. A special part of his speech was devoted to the most important chess events of the year, the World Chess Championship process, which will culminate in Mexico City in September-October this year.
Will Chess become an olympic sport in the future??? Oviously the possibility would have been talked about with Mr Rogge. It will be interesting whether he believes that chess deserves a place in the Olympic games or not. I would like to see chess recognised as a sport in this country; Getting chess in the olympic games would really help this.
2. World Championship Match proposal (separate announcement)
I believe this is the proposal that Topalov and Danilov suggested which was rejected by FIDE
3. World Chess Championship Tournament in Mexico City
The Presidential Board listened to and approved the report of the Organizer regarding the preparation for the World Chess Championship tournament to be held on September 11 – October 1st, 2007 in Mexico City. All the key conditions in the contract have been fulfilled, the website of the event is: http://www.chessmexico.com/.The Presidential Board gladly took note of the announcement that current World Chess Champion, Mr. Vladimir Kramnik will play in the Mexico City tournament. A special committee has been established for reviewing the processes of the world chess championship system. The committee will forward its report on the options of improving and stabilizing the system as well as its recommendation to the President for decision after gaining the views of about 160 top chess players and the national federations. The decision will come in due course that all the players be prepared for the next WCCh cycle.
Chess Championships in Mexico City. Good.. A change of scenery (although Argentina did hold them not long ago....). It would be nice to see this event somewhere in Asia.... just to spread it around...... (and have similar time frames to watch the games....)
4. World Cup 2007
The final contract between FIDE and the Organizer of the World Cup 2007 to be held in Khanty-Mansiysk region has been signed. The preparation for the 2007 event has been made in the proper manner and the Cup will take place at November 23-December 14th, 2007 in Ugra, Siberia, Russia. The website of the 2007 World Cup is: www.ugra-chess.ru
Ha!! well i hope the participants have fun in this cold region.... lol
5. Candidate Matches
The Candidate Matches will be held on May 26-June 14th, 2007 in Elista and sponsored jointly by the President and FIDE. The Presidential Board reviewed the Rules and Regulations of the Matches, the process of the preparation and the media plan for the event. The Internet communication channel can be found on the FIDE official website:
Elista, Elista FiretrUCKing Elista. Why Elista??? What a stingy place to play the candidates. doesnt Elista get enoughtournaments as it is? How about sharing the tournaments around.... give Asia or Africa the Candidates matches...
6. Other tournaments and bids for tournaments
The Presidential Board reviewed preparations and decided on bids regarding the following chess tournaments: - Women`s World Team Chess Championship 2007 will be held on May 19-30th, 2007 in Yekaterinburg, Russia- Women`s World Chess Championship 2008 will be held on March 8-25th, 2008 in Prague, Czech Republic- World Junior Chess Championship 2008 will be held on August 2-16th, 2008 in Ankara, Turkey- World Youth U-16 Chess Championship 2008 will be held on August 15-24th, 2008 in Ankara, Turkey- World Amateur Chess Championship 2007 will be held on August 10-19th, 2007 in Predeal, Romania- the Presidential Board set-up a committee to conduct on-site inspection regarding the offers of the 8 bidders for the World Youth Chess Championship 2009 and will present its recommendation to the next Executive Board/General Assembly meeting for final decision- established a June 30th, 2007 deadline for submitting bids for the World Amateur Chess Championship 2008,- established a December 31st, 2007 deadline for submitting bids for the World Junior Chess Championship 2009
ZZZZZ
Yekaterinberg, Russia
Prague, Czech Rep
Ankara, Turkey
Predeal, Romania
Why are all these tournaments in basically the same area of the world. Fide needs practice to branch out a bit. If Chess wants to Be a popular sport it needs to be played in popular destinations. IMHO
7. Review of the 2006 Turin Chess Olympiad and the preparations for the 2010 Chess Olympiad
The Presidential Board reviewed the Turin 2006 Olympiad and drew conclusions regarding the quality of the organization, accommodation, the participation level, etc. The Board took note of the report that the preparations for the 2010 Chess Olympiad are in line with the time schedule and the contract was signed between FIDE and the organizer.
8. Development of FIDE Chess Academy
The Presidential Board reviewed the development of the Chess Academy and found it satisfactory, emphasizing the excellent work done in Singapore and further encouraged the people involved to extend the activities of the Chess Academy.
It will be Interesting to see how far this chess academy will go.
9. Title Applications
The approved title applications can be seen of the official website:
Wont be long until George Xie is on that list :D
10. Procedure for the Ethics Commission
In order to make the work of the Commission more effective, its chairman Mr. Rivello presented several modifications in the working procedure of the Commission. The Board decided for additional consultations before the changes can be introduced.
11. FIDE 2007 budget and administrative issues
The Board approved the budget for the year 2007 with the request to some Commissions and the PR and Marketing Directorate to modify their needs within the accepted limit.The Presidential Board decided to open a branch FIDE office under the guidance of the General Secretary in Singapore.
So the ACF won't have to go through Elista I presume. A step in the right direction!
12. Tournament regulations
The Presidential Board finalized the changes of the Tournament Regulations and Rules initiated at the Turin General Assembly meeting. The Rules will be in effect after July 1st, 2007 and can be soon downloaded from the FIDE website.
13. Global Chess company
The Presidential Board expressed its satisfaction that the initial meeting and discussion between FIDE and Global Chess company about the marketing and organization of world chess events were successful and that the company has been registered and the share-capital paid. The negotiations will continue between the representatives of FIDE and the company.
14. Greeting Honorary President Florencio Campomanes on his 80th birthday
The Presidential Board warmly greeted Mr. Florencio Campomanes, Honorary President on the occasion of his forthcoming 80th birthday and wished him good health, energy to be able to work for the interest of chess for a long time. A blitz tournament among the Board members has been organized to honor Mr. Campomanes.
As readers of the Closet Grandmaster will know, Florencio Campomanes was involved in a car accident not long after the Presidential board meeting. Recently chessbase.com showed a photo of Campomanes in traction with a head, neck and back brace. We all wish you well Florencio!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Newcastle Open - 17th-18th February.
The next tournament in New South Wales will be the Newcastle Open which will be held at the Newcastle Workers club. This generally is an excellent tournament run by the locals. Director of Play for this tournament will be local George Lithgow.
It is a little bit disappointing though that the Newcastle open will be a six round tournament when it has traditionally been a 7 round tournament. This is due to the room not being available for the sunday afternoon. The format will be 4 games on the sunday and 2 games on the sunday. Oh well looks like i'll get home earlier than usual!
I expect an excellent roll up for this event. I urge all sydney chess players to go!
Details of this tournament can be found here
It is a little bit disappointing though that the Newcastle open will be a six round tournament when it has traditionally been a 7 round tournament. This is due to the room not being available for the sunday afternoon. The format will be 4 games on the sunday and 2 games on the sunday. Oh well looks like i'll get home earlier than usual!
I expect an excellent roll up for this event. I urge all sydney chess players to go!
Details of this tournament can be found here
Friday, February 02, 2007
No Short Draws at Sydney International Open!
In a meeting yesterday it was decided that there would be no short draws without the approval of the arbiter. 30 is the minimum of moves that must be made in the Sydney International Open. Excellent Idea guys!!! Bring the good chess on.
I also like their ruling that no electronic devices are to be brought into the playing hall including mobile phones.
The Sydney International Open currently has 9 Grandmasters, 8 international masters, 4 Fide Masters, 1 Women's Grandmaster, 1 Womens international Master and one Women's Fide Masters currently entered into the tournament. Three months out there are currently 39 players.
I also like their ruling that no electronic devices are to be brought into the playing hall including mobile phones.
The Sydney International Open currently has 9 Grandmasters, 8 international masters, 4 Fide Masters, 1 Women's Grandmaster, 1 Womens international Master and one Women's Fide Masters currently entered into the tournament. Three months out there are currently 39 players.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Upping the Anti(c)
Norths Club was the venue of the NSWCA Australia Day weekender, which attracted a rather disappointing crowd of 62 (down from over 70 last year). However the quality of the chess was excellent on the top boards with 16 players rated over 2000.
The first round went according to rating except for Joshua Christensen (1605) winning a lost endgame against visiting Frenchman Guillermo Campitelli (FIDE: 2173) who apparently blundered into mate. Other Upsets included Ex Campbelltown player Robin Mayo (1147) defeating Elliot Hoving (1820) and E Tamsot (unr) defeating Irvis Venclovas (1713).
The Second Round upsets saw Christopher Skulte (1605) defeating Max Illingworth (2096) and Michael Ngo defeating Mark Ryan. All other games went according to rating.
Something amazing happened in round 3.
Ex Australian Chess Federation Webmaster and Newsletter editor Paul Broekhuyse (pictured Left) defeated International Master elect George Xie (pictured right)! This was by far the upset of the round. Other upsets included Anthony Lo (1625) defeating Allan Mcgregor (1872), Shane "Bergil" Burgess(1498) drawing with Francisco Plaza (1825), Terence Wall (1488) defeated Andrew Furst (1773), Robin Mayo continued to perform above his rating by beating Carla Wettstein (1773), Balsalan Karayi (1311) defeated Mark Ryan (1557). Unrated Thai Pham defeated Benjamin Whiteside (1350).On top boards in round 4 Dejan Antic defeated Vincent Suttor and Igor Bjelobrk defeated Paul Broekhuyse to be the only two leading the tournament on a picket fence score: 4/4. Upsets on the lower boards included: Michael Morris (2030) defeating Neil Wright (2138). John redgrave defeated Michael Dunn, Balsalan Karayi defeated Jose Escribano (1687) E Tamsot defeated Ian Dickson (1575) and My mate Lance Chiddy (955) drew with George Smit (1464)
On Sunday, round Five, it was time for the Titans to Clash:
In the 5th round it was time for GM Dejan Antic (Top, Please excuse the Blur) to play Igor Bjelobrk (bottom). This game ended in a long draw.
Further down the boards more trouble for George Xie was brewing. After a while away from weekend chess Romeo Capilitan defeated the FM - IM elect. George whats happening? 'spose people just have a bad tournament (puts had up!) Other upsets included John Redgraves draw against T Hisler, Herman rachmadi defeating Rob Hvistendahl, Anthony Lo drawing with Ahmed Farris, Tarek Elgindy drawing with Danny Wayne Bisson and Lindsay Went (1278) drawing with Mark Ryan.
I wasn't able to get much for rounds six and seven but the major results were Igor Bjelobrk drawing to Jason Hu in the final round to fall short of first by half a point. Oh and an upset win in the last round by Luthien Russell Over The Chess Nut :D
1st was GM Dejan Antic on 6.5 points (only losing the half point to Bjelobrk),
2nd was FM Igor Bjelobrk 6 (having drawn with GM Antic and Hu)
3rd was Johny Bolens with a score of 5.5 (Taking a half point bye in fourth round and losing to Antic in the sixth round)
My appologies for the lateness of this report. I will try to get one more promptly in future.
Other photos I took at the Australia Day Weekender:
Shane Burgess and Nick Chernih have a laugh over the life of brian series of movies! :D
Below: Robin May L and Lance Chiddy R
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Wei, Lin Ahead
Michael Wei and Zhigen Wilson Lin currently lead the Australian Juniors currently being held in Canberra. They are on a score of 7/8 with Three rounds to go. 6 players have 6/8 to be equal third, including Christopher Wallis and Junta Ikeda
In the other events:
U18 Girls: Emma Guo is the sole leader in this event on 7/8 a full point in front of Jessica Kinder, Alana Chignall and Sally Yu.
U12 Boys: In this division many players are in contention. Currently coming first on 6.5/8 are: Vincent Horton, James Li, Oscar Wang and Gene Nakauchi. I hope Oscar Wang wins this event although he is not the top seed. Oscar defeated me twice last year, both when is rating was below 1000. He is a rapidly improving junior!
U12 Girls: Currently first on 6.5 points is ACT Junior Megan Setiabudi, closely followed by Clarise Koh on 6 points, Abbie Kanagarajah, Alannah Byrn and Natasha Bortsova on 5.5 points.
In the other events:
U18 Girls: Emma Guo is the sole leader in this event on 7/8 a full point in front of Jessica Kinder, Alana Chignall and Sally Yu.
U12 Boys: In this division many players are in contention. Currently coming first on 6.5/8 are: Vincent Horton, James Li, Oscar Wang and Gene Nakauchi. I hope Oscar Wang wins this event although he is not the top seed. Oscar defeated me twice last year, both when is rating was below 1000. He is a rapidly improving junior!
U12 Girls: Currently first on 6.5 points is ACT Junior Megan Setiabudi, closely followed by Clarise Koh on 6 points, Abbie Kanagarajah, Alannah Byrn and Natasha Bortsova on 5.5 points.
Time management
My new years resolution is to manage my time more efficiently so that i get things done on time and without any rush. I started on Sunday night by typing myself out a daily schedule for this week. I believe that allocating my time to various tasks will improve the chances of me getting work, playing better chess, improving my management of administration activities and more...... Including regular blogging.
I've started studying chess by reading a book that i have started several times but never got past the first few chapters - My System by Aaron Nimzowitch. I will also start studying endgames using Dvoretsky's endgame manual. And soon I intend on starting on the " Seven circles" method which i have previously commented on a while back. No more online blitz for me :D
I have had to adjust my schedules though. I didnt leave any time to Blog! lol
I've started studying chess by reading a book that i have started several times but never got past the first few chapters - My System by Aaron Nimzowitch. I will also start studying endgames using Dvoretsky's endgame manual. And soon I intend on starting on the " Seven circles" method which i have previously commented on a while back. No more online blitz for me :D
I have had to adjust my schedules though. I didnt leave any time to Blog! lol
Friday, January 19, 2007
Catching up
In this Post i'll talk abou the things i've missed recently
Firstly and Foremostly, congratulations to Zong-Yuan Zhao on winning the Autralian Open on a score of 9.5/11 closely followed by Rogers on 9/11 and Canadian GM Bluvshtein and GM Daryl Johansen Rounding out the podium finishers. There were a disappointing 58 entries in the event
In the Supporting events:
The Minor which was played over the first few days was won by young ACT Junior Allen Setibudi with a picket fence score. I remember Allen defeating me when he had a very low rating at the ANU Open in 2005!!! Congratulations Allen!!!
The Major was Played after the New Year and was won by Sherab Guo - Yuthok who drew twice and won his other four to win with a score of 5/6.
The top seed of the Major, Brian Thomas could only get a draw out of Sherab and lost to Yi Yuan to come outright second on 4.5/6.
Victorian Leon Kempen and New South Welshman FM Brian Jones both ended up in the seniors undefeated, however Leon played out two draws where as Brian was held to three. Congratulations to Leon Kempen for winning the Australian Seniors on a score of 6/7
Thats my wrap up of the Australian Open events (although anyone who reads this will probably already know the details...). Games from all these events can now be downloaded from the Ozbase website.
The Australian Juniors Started on the 14th of January and will end on the 28th. Current Leaders after 5 rounds are Christopher Wallis and Michael Wei on a score of 5/5 with James morris half a point behind. There are 85 players in this event.
Girls U18 is being led by Jessica Kinder on 5, Emma Guo on 4.5 and Sarah Behne Smith performing above her rating on 4. There are 25 players in this event.
In the U12 Open division Yi Yuan and Laurence Matherson are equal leaders on a picket fence score followed by 9 players on 4 points. There are 78 players in this event.
And in the very little ladies class (U12 Girls) there is a field of 22 players which is being led by Abbie Kanagarajah on 4.5 points followed by Caroline Shan and Clarise Koh on 4.5 points.
AND NOW
Internationally the Corus tournament is currently being held in Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Before it had started i picked Topalov to win. I like his attacking style of play. The event is a single round robin due to the amount of players in the premier event this year.
The contenders are
Veselin Topalov, Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Levon Aronian, Teymour Radjabov, Peter Svidler, Ruslan Ponomariov, David Navara, Alexey Shirov, Magnus Carlsen, Loek van Wely, Sergey Karjakin, Sergey Tiviakov, Alexander Motylev.
It will be interesting how the youngsters go. How will Magnus Carlsen and Karjakin go against the big guns? Can Radjabov prove that he is the superior of the youngsers?
After five rounds Radjabov leads on 5/5 but he has not yet met any of the higher rated grandmasters. Second on 3.5/5 is Vishy Anand and Vaselin Topalov.
One of the games, Navara - Radjabov interested me as i like to play the benko gambit but this was not really a benko gambit. I will be interested to see if more games are played with this system. I may even employ it myself!!!
Ok thats it! Now i'll post regularly!
Firstly and Foremostly, congratulations to Zong-Yuan Zhao on winning the Autralian Open on a score of 9.5/11 closely followed by Rogers on 9/11 and Canadian GM Bluvshtein and GM Daryl Johansen Rounding out the podium finishers. There were a disappointing 58 entries in the event
In the Supporting events:
The Minor which was played over the first few days was won by young ACT Junior Allen Setibudi with a picket fence score. I remember Allen defeating me when he had a very low rating at the ANU Open in 2005!!! Congratulations Allen!!!
The Major was Played after the New Year and was won by Sherab Guo - Yuthok who drew twice and won his other four to win with a score of 5/6.
The top seed of the Major, Brian Thomas could only get a draw out of Sherab and lost to Yi Yuan to come outright second on 4.5/6.
Victorian Leon Kempen and New South Welshman FM Brian Jones both ended up in the seniors undefeated, however Leon played out two draws where as Brian was held to three. Congratulations to Leon Kempen for winning the Australian Seniors on a score of 6/7
Thats my wrap up of the Australian Open events (although anyone who reads this will probably already know the details...). Games from all these events can now be downloaded from the Ozbase website.
The Australian Juniors Started on the 14th of January and will end on the 28th. Current Leaders after 5 rounds are Christopher Wallis and Michael Wei on a score of 5/5 with James morris half a point behind. There are 85 players in this event.
Girls U18 is being led by Jessica Kinder on 5, Emma Guo on 4.5 and Sarah Behne Smith performing above her rating on 4. There are 25 players in this event.
In the U12 Open division Yi Yuan and Laurence Matherson are equal leaders on a picket fence score followed by 9 players on 4 points. There are 78 players in this event.
And in the very little ladies class (U12 Girls) there is a field of 22 players which is being led by Abbie Kanagarajah on 4.5 points followed by Caroline Shan and Clarise Koh on 4.5 points.
AND NOW
Internationally the Corus tournament is currently being held in Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. Before it had started i picked Topalov to win. I like his attacking style of play. The event is a single round robin due to the amount of players in the premier event this year.
The contenders are
Veselin Topalov, Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Levon Aronian, Teymour Radjabov, Peter Svidler, Ruslan Ponomariov, David Navara, Alexey Shirov, Magnus Carlsen, Loek van Wely, Sergey Karjakin, Sergey Tiviakov, Alexander Motylev.
It will be interesting how the youngsters go. How will Magnus Carlsen and Karjakin go against the big guns? Can Radjabov prove that he is the superior of the youngsers?
After five rounds Radjabov leads on 5/5 but he has not yet met any of the higher rated grandmasters. Second on 3.5/5 is Vishy Anand and Vaselin Topalov.
One of the games, Navara - Radjabov interested me as i like to play the benko gambit but this was not really a benko gambit. I will be interested to see if more games are played with this system. I may even employ it myself!!!
Ok thats it! Now i'll post regularly!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Back On Solid Ground
On Monday I disembarked the Pacific Sun with cold / flu like symptoms that I had recieved in the latter part of the cruise. Mystery Island was excellent and i didn't get to see Isle of Pines, I was too sick. Anyhow I'm feeling better now.
Here is a couple
of photos:
Here is a couple
of photos:
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Perfect Port Vila? Pissing down Port Vila
Tdayit was pouring dwn at port vila in the afternoon. In themorning we were able togo to the cultural tour. Itwas excellent
Stuff this computer keysdon work properly.
Stuff this computer keysdon work properly.
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
wonderful Wala to Perfect Port Vila
Got to Wala today but didnt go swimming in their pristine waters as there was apparently "stingers" in the water. Later however i found out that they were only sea lice which only bite at the waters edge and not any form of jellyfish. I got a couple of photos on wala.
Tomorrow we head to Port Vila. We take off on a cultural tour followed by a jetboat ride with the opportunity to have a look through Port Vila in the afternoon.
I'm finding little competition chesswise on the boat however tonight i came against this young adult from Melbourne. His mates told me that he used to be a really good player and is out of practice.
I played Black and my opponent played a Ruy Lopez and i decided to play a schlemann. play was quite double edged and evenually i trapped his knight on the queenside with the bonus that I also had mating threats at the end of a nice little combo. He missed the mate threat and i was the victor! Finally i have some competition!
Tomorrow we head to Port Vila. We take off on a cultural tour followed by a jetboat ride with the opportunity to have a look through Port Vila in the afternoon.
I'm finding little competition chesswise on the boat however tonight i came against this young adult from Melbourne. His mates told me that he used to be a really good player and is out of practice.
I played Black and my opponent played a Ruy Lopez and i decided to play a schlemann. play was quite double edged and evenually i trapped his knight on the queenside with the bonus that I also had mating threats at the end of a nice little combo. He missed the mate threat and i was the victor! Finally i have some competition!
Monday, January 01, 2007
Happy New year!!!
Happy new year to one and all. Today the P & O Pacific Sun visited Champagne Bay in Vanuatu. A Beautiful and idilic spot to relax and swim in the tuquoise blue water.
However I didn't get to see much of it! I had a big one at the new years eve party last night! But before dinner there was no water to have showers in several of the rooms. Today we discovered that three young men were booted off at Champagne bay as they were causing trouble and decided to rip the shower head and arm off the wall causing their compartment to become flooded! And now they have to find their own way home :D sweet justice!
Anyhoo Wala tomorrow..... and then Port Vila the next!
Bye Peoples!
However I didn't get to see much of it! I had a big one at the new years eve party last night! But before dinner there was no water to have showers in several of the rooms. Today we discovered that three young men were booted off at Champagne bay as they were causing trouble and decided to rip the shower head and arm off the wall causing their compartment to become flooded! And now they have to find their own way home :D sweet justice!
Anyhoo Wala tomorrow..... and then Port Vila the next!
Bye Peoples!
Friday, December 29, 2006
Chess Cruising
Hello peoples
I am writing this entry from the Pacific sun internet cafe. I wont be blogging often as the internet charges is 50cents per minute. although that is cheaper than at one backpackers i stayed at in Canberra!!!
On board the Pacific Sun there seems to be some chess players. And facilities to play chess. There is a large outdoor chess board alongside one of the pools and also provisions to play chess at the library although the pieces seem too small for my liking. Lucky i thought to take my own chess set on the cruise!
I will provide some photos when i get back from the cruise!!
Tomorrow we stop at Poum/ Emerald bay. The weather is currently beautiful with a thin layer of sun just blocking out the glaring light of the sun.
Cheers all. I'm off to have another cocktail
I am writing this entry from the Pacific sun internet cafe. I wont be blogging often as the internet charges is 50cents per minute. although that is cheaper than at one backpackers i stayed at in Canberra!!!
On board the Pacific Sun there seems to be some chess players. And facilities to play chess. There is a large outdoor chess board alongside one of the pools and also provisions to play chess at the library although the pieces seem too small for my liking. Lucky i thought to take my own chess set on the cruise!
I will provide some photos when i get back from the cruise!!
Tomorrow we stop at Poum/ Emerald bay. The weather is currently beautiful with a thin layer of sun just blocking out the glaring light of the sun.
Cheers all. I'm off to have another cocktail
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
OMG I forgot to write a Merry Xmas peice
Hey Peoples I'll Say a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to all.
Tomorrow My family and I set off on the Pacific sun on a 12 night holiday visiting 6 Ports: Poum in New Caledonia, Champagne Bay in Vanuatu, Wala in Vanuatu, Port Vila, Vanuatu's Capital, Mystery Island in Vanuatu and Isle of Pines in New Caledonia arriving back in Sydney on the 8th of January!
Although I'm not going to be around for the Australian Champs I will try to come up with a few blog entries assuming the internet on the ship is not too expensive.
Also Good luck to anyone who might be playing in the Aussie Millions Poker tournament starting in Melbourne on the 6th of January!
Now i'll leave with my favorite christmassy chessy webpages - namely those of David Evans at the Rooty Hill Chess Club.
06 Christmas story
05 Christmas story
o4 Christmas story
Tomorrow My family and I set off on the Pacific sun on a 12 night holiday visiting 6 Ports: Poum in New Caledonia, Champagne Bay in Vanuatu, Wala in Vanuatu, Port Vila, Vanuatu's Capital, Mystery Island in Vanuatu and Isle of Pines in New Caledonia arriving back in Sydney on the 8th of January!
Although I'm not going to be around for the Australian Champs I will try to come up with a few blog entries assuming the internet on the ship is not too expensive.
Also Good luck to anyone who might be playing in the Aussie Millions Poker tournament starting in Melbourne on the 6th of January!
Now i'll leave with my favorite christmassy chessy webpages - namely those of David Evans at the Rooty Hill Chess Club.
06 Christmas story
05 Christmas story
o4 Christmas story
Friday, December 22, 2006
The Battle Continues: Matt Sweeney v NSWCA/ Bill Gletsos
This soap story contined recently when the NSWCA sent Matthew Sweeney a letter stating that if, at the end of his 17 month suspension (which is due to end 31 December 06) then "an apology for your crude, foul and vulgar language and an assurance that there will be a cessation of such language in the future" should be received with the membership form. The "foul and vulgar language" refers to the now defunct Uber Chess Jihad forum that This Uber chess Jihad is now not much other than a shell of a forum with all the incriminating items deleted a long time ago.
Now, apparently the letter states that the "foul and vulgar language" is still evident on chess related websites. AFAIK the only website that Matt Sweeney now posts on is his Australian Chess Club Forum which is very civil and does not have foul or vulgar or crude language. I would like to know what "foul and Vulgar language" the NSWCA is Referring to.
This movement has Bill Gletsos written all over it. I do not believe that there had been a vote on this and if there was I would like to know what the result was. The councils last meeting was after the NSWCA AGM as it always is. If no reply is recieved i will be requesting to see the minutes for that meeting. Further evidence; When I was on council, Bill was suggesting to the Council that Matt's membership does not have to be accepted on many occasions. I just thought that Bill was having a bit of a joke. I did not think that Bill or the NSWCA would fall that low.
In my oppinion Matt done the supposed crime, he did the time.
When a prisoner comes out of doing his full term he is then does not have to serve another sentence.
Now, apparently the letter states that the "foul and vulgar language" is still evident on chess related websites. AFAIK the only website that Matt Sweeney now posts on is his Australian Chess Club Forum which is very civil and does not have foul or vulgar or crude language. I would like to know what "foul and Vulgar language" the NSWCA is Referring to.
This movement has Bill Gletsos written all over it. I do not believe that there had been a vote on this and if there was I would like to know what the result was. The councils last meeting was after the NSWCA AGM as it always is. If no reply is recieved i will be requesting to see the minutes for that meeting. Further evidence; When I was on council, Bill was suggesting to the Council that Matt's membership does not have to be accepted on many occasions. I just thought that Bill was having a bit of a joke. I did not think that Bill or the NSWCA would fall that low.
In my oppinion Matt done the supposed crime, he did the time.
When a prisoner comes out of doing his full term he is then does not have to serve another sentence.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
NSW Championship idea
I have had an idea for a little while for a better NSW Champs. This idea would need to have some sponsorship.
My idea came about when i was thinking about the schedule for 2007 for my home club, Campbelltown, I was thinking whether a South Western Sydney League would be worth investigating. I was thinking about inviting Liverpool chess club, and perhaps Mounties chess club. The format would be, say, 10 player round robins with participants split into divisions according to rating. As this thought was later in the year i decided to abandon this idea.
When thinking of the low turn out at the NSW State Champs I thought that the league system might work for a state champs.
Say the state is broken up into regions:
South West Sydney Region: Campbelltown, Liverpool, Mounties
Western Sydney Region: Rooty Hill, Parramatta.
Eastern Sydney Region: Manly, Nth Sydney and Hakoah
Southern Sydney Region: St George, Canterbury, Wollongong.
Central Sydney Region: Wests, Ryde Eastwood, Asquith.
Central Coast reigion: Gosford, Mingara, Toukley, Ettalong.
Newcastle Region: Newcastle, Cardiff, Maitland.
NSW Country region: all other chess clubs in country NSW.
Each region runs their own league except for the NSW Country Region. The top division of each region is the qualifying division for the state championship finals. The number of entries into the state championships depend on the percentage of players accross all the divisions in that league compared to that of other leagues.
Games are played on their club night.
The NSW Country Region representative(s) will be selected by a GP of Country weekenders comprising of Dubbo, Coffs Harbour, Laurieton and any other NSW Country region tournament that pops up.
Now there is the problem of when to play these Leagues. In sydney there is always some club based competition going on whether it be the Grade Matches or the Western Sydney Chess Premiership or Club champs etc etc. So in my opinion it would happen over an 18 week period starting in February thus allowing two weeks per league game. This would hopefully gel with the players playing in the WSCP and Grade matches. Now dont get me wrong, I support the WSCP but if it was not possible to play the games over the 18 weeks then perhaps Sydney could convert to only having one teams event in the Grade Matches and forgoing the WSCP to have some variety in the sydney chess scene!?
The State Champs Final
The state champs final will have at least 16 competitors, 9 round Swiss over 5 days. GM's, IM's, WGM's, WIM's recieve entry without having to qualify in the Regional leagues. If more than 8 positions are taken up by the titled players then every division will get one position in the State Champs final (thus potentially increasing the field). A couple of oversease IM's / GM's may be invited to play to make the event a possible norm producing tournament. These players would not be elligible for the title of State Champ.
Here is where the sponsorship needs to come in. I think for making it this far all divisional players must be rewarded with a cash prize. But with titled players now in the mix there is the chance that the qualifiers would miss out. So a cash prize for everyone in the Finals would be Ideal. Perhaps someone like Star City could be approached to hold the premium tournament there with some sponsorship and possibly some TV coverage. Maybe a weekly show covering the game of the round or something like that.
I'd like to know what others think of my Idea. Its a pipe dream, i know, but it is an idea!
My idea came about when i was thinking about the schedule for 2007 for my home club, Campbelltown, I was thinking whether a South Western Sydney League would be worth investigating. I was thinking about inviting Liverpool chess club, and perhaps Mounties chess club. The format would be, say, 10 player round robins with participants split into divisions according to rating. As this thought was later in the year i decided to abandon this idea.
When thinking of the low turn out at the NSW State Champs I thought that the league system might work for a state champs.
Say the state is broken up into regions:
South West Sydney Region: Campbelltown, Liverpool, Mounties
Western Sydney Region: Rooty Hill, Parramatta.
Eastern Sydney Region: Manly, Nth Sydney and Hakoah
Southern Sydney Region: St George, Canterbury, Wollongong.
Central Sydney Region: Wests, Ryde Eastwood, Asquith.
Central Coast reigion: Gosford, Mingara, Toukley, Ettalong.
Newcastle Region: Newcastle, Cardiff, Maitland.
NSW Country region: all other chess clubs in country NSW.
Each region runs their own league except for the NSW Country Region. The top division of each region is the qualifying division for the state championship finals. The number of entries into the state championships depend on the percentage of players accross all the divisions in that league compared to that of other leagues.
Games are played on their club night.
The NSW Country Region representative(s) will be selected by a GP of Country weekenders comprising of Dubbo, Coffs Harbour, Laurieton and any other NSW Country region tournament that pops up.
Now there is the problem of when to play these Leagues. In sydney there is always some club based competition going on whether it be the Grade Matches or the Western Sydney Chess Premiership or Club champs etc etc. So in my opinion it would happen over an 18 week period starting in February thus allowing two weeks per league game. This would hopefully gel with the players playing in the WSCP and Grade matches. Now dont get me wrong, I support the WSCP but if it was not possible to play the games over the 18 weeks then perhaps Sydney could convert to only having one teams event in the Grade Matches and forgoing the WSCP to have some variety in the sydney chess scene!?
The State Champs Final
The state champs final will have at least 16 competitors, 9 round Swiss over 5 days. GM's, IM's, WGM's, WIM's recieve entry without having to qualify in the Regional leagues. If more than 8 positions are taken up by the titled players then every division will get one position in the State Champs final (thus potentially increasing the field). A couple of oversease IM's / GM's may be invited to play to make the event a possible norm producing tournament. These players would not be elligible for the title of State Champ.
Here is where the sponsorship needs to come in. I think for making it this far all divisional players must be rewarded with a cash prize. But with titled players now in the mix there is the chance that the qualifiers would miss out. So a cash prize for everyone in the Finals would be Ideal. Perhaps someone like Star City could be approached to hold the premium tournament there with some sponsorship and possibly some TV coverage. Maybe a weekly show covering the game of the round or something like that.
I'd like to know what others think of my Idea. Its a pipe dream, i know, but it is an idea!
Chess Nuts Unite.....or should that be untie?
I came accross this site couple of weeks ago. Seems to be a pretty good site. Pity it appears to be not updated for a while. The Email address I used to send them an email bounced. Apparently one of the sites organisers plays on FICS. Maybe i might be able to speak to them on that medium......
Anyhow this site has different types of articles on chess. Also a database of the editors games (and others) as well as a database of openings and games of that opening.
Ever heard of the Chameleon Variation in the Sicilian?
Anyhow this site has different types of articles on chess. Also a database of the editors games (and others) as well as a database of openings and games of that opening.
Ever heard of the Chameleon Variation in the Sicilian?
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
New Beginnings
I've had some waning interst in chess of late and an increased interest in Poker. However i find that i spend more money at poker overall consiering i go to poker tournaments more than one or two times a week. I wan to cut back on my poker playing and increase my chess strength. So next year i think i'll only play poker once a week and study chess the other nights a week. Hey perhaps i'll go over the 1600 mark next year........??
I also want to blog often. More often than the inconsistent blog that i have at the moment.
2006 was a bit of a tragic year for me. With the death of my brother in april. I've had massive downs and little highs. On the 27th of December my extended family and I will be cruising to New Caledonia and Vanuatu for 13 nights. Leaving 2006 on a high note and keeping spirits high into what will be a happy 2007 a new year...... a new beginning.
One major issue with me is that i dont time manage very well. I am all over the place and i cannot seem to find a routine. My new years resolution is to manage my time more effectively. I think this will help me in many facets of life: finding work, improving my chess, losing weight, consistent blogging etc etc.........
Lets see if it works this time. C y'all soon!
I also want to blog often. More often than the inconsistent blog that i have at the moment.
2006 was a bit of a tragic year for me. With the death of my brother in april. I've had massive downs and little highs. On the 27th of December my extended family and I will be cruising to New Caledonia and Vanuatu for 13 nights. Leaving 2006 on a high note and keeping spirits high into what will be a happy 2007 a new year...... a new beginning.
One major issue with me is that i dont time manage very well. I am all over the place and i cannot seem to find a routine. My new years resolution is to manage my time more effectively. I think this will help me in many facets of life: finding work, improving my chess, losing weight, consistent blogging etc etc.........
Lets see if it works this time. C y'all soon!
Saturday, June 10, 2006
How to lose a winning game
Fair bloody dinkum.
I should write a book on how to lose a winning game. In my first game i was winning..... whould have won a piece..... instead i went the wrong way.... walked right into a clearly seeable tactic that lost me the exchange. Thats ok, i have N+4 pawns v R and 2 pawns..... I had an opportunity to draw but i thought i could get my pawns through. Nope i lost the knight. So I lost a game that i should have won, the game went for ages so i had about half an hour t'il the next game. I was stuffed already. Perhaps i should listen to my mother and go to bed a little bit earlier on tournament nights. In my second game i come up against someone again rated lower than me and again i stuffed up. I missed how she could win an exchange by threatening the knight and queen smother mate combination. Bugger me. What the hell is wrong with me?
I lose my first game and i feel quite down in the dumps. I lose my second game and i feel even more depressed. I've been feeling a bit more depressed lately since my brother died...... maybe i should see a counsellor or something. Anyhow thats not what we're here to talk about.
I do not know who is leading the tournaments because i was pissed off with my self and left the building. I will give everyone an update tomorrow morning before the round starts....
I should write a book on how to lose a winning game. In my first game i was winning..... whould have won a piece..... instead i went the wrong way.... walked right into a clearly seeable tactic that lost me the exchange. Thats ok, i have N+4 pawns v R and 2 pawns..... I had an opportunity to draw but i thought i could get my pawns through. Nope i lost the knight. So I lost a game that i should have won, the game went for ages so i had about half an hour t'il the next game. I was stuffed already. Perhaps i should listen to my mother and go to bed a little bit earlier on tournament nights. In my second game i come up against someone again rated lower than me and again i stuffed up. I missed how she could win an exchange by threatening the knight and queen smother mate combination. Bugger me. What the hell is wrong with me?
I lose my first game and i feel quite down in the dumps. I lose my second game and i feel even more depressed. I've been feeling a bit more depressed lately since my brother died...... maybe i should see a counsellor or something. Anyhow thats not what we're here to talk about.
I do not know who is leading the tournaments because i was pissed off with my self and left the building. I will give everyone an update tomorrow morning before the round starts....
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