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1.5/3 in the Open and my only loss to a 209. I'm happy. With the next game, I am not:
"Nobody ever won a game by resigning" is a wise quote indeed. And you know what else is wise? Making sure you know your king and pawn endgames! And s... | Read More
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1/1 in an Open. Frankly, it wasn't going to stay as good as this! Next was someone well-known for playing the Colle (cue bluechessmaster's pro-Colle rant) and they outgraded me by a whopping 46 points. I don't mean to brag but James Sherwin ... | Read More
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I entered the Major section which should have been 130-165 ECF, but it got combined with the Open which basically meant it was 130+. Pretty daunting for a 134! I'd planned to take a bye on the Friday night and guarantee myself the half a point... | Read More
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Last time the University's B team played against Pete's Potentials, I was playing for the A-team. At the end of the day, it was a 2-2 draw. This was the rematch.
This game is the board 1 match between brfc and me. I won't waffle on, so here... | Read More
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So 1 point out of 3. Well it could be worse. Not much worse, really. So on the the round 4:
Yeah, another loss, but quite a stunning one. Fair play to the guy. So 1 point out of 4. In fact, I'd done so poorly that I was gifted a full... | Read More
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I was feeling quite good. I'd beaten the highest grade in the major, and heading into a new day a full half a point ahead of those lazy half point bye players. Things were looking good. Then I started playing chess...
So I played a little ... | Read More
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Given how intelligent and handsome the typical reader of my blog is, you will of course note that it is not yet winter. That's just how Bristol rolls. We're pioneers and vastly ahead of our time. Or at least a few weeks.
Anyway.
Given that... | Read More
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What happens in a game when your opponent exchanges off queens as early as move 6? Do you settle for a long and boring game which we all know is eventually going to be a draw? I say no! I say the queen's attacking duties fall to the other me... | Read More
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Tonight the University of Bristol had it's varsity match against the University of the West of England! Unfortunately, due to league grading restrictions, the top 8 players for Bristol couldn't play. I was the highest graded player that was al... | Read More
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I wasn't really planning on posting league games on my blog, but after a hearty moan from bluechessmaster last night I've decided that I simply must defend my honour!
So last night was the first game for Bristol University and it was our B team a... | Read More