British Knockout Championship

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by David Sedgwick » Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:26 pm

Carl Hibbard wrote:Dave C and little helpers?
LawrenceCooper wrote:Matthew Carr is there, not sure about the others.
On this occasion it's Matthew doing a brilliant solo job.

Dave and crew will be at the Classic proper on Friday.

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by Carl Hibbard » Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:32 pm

Why does the classic not even start until 4pm next week making a day visit impossible?
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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by John McKenna » Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:46 pm

Free School Chess Events!

The 7th London Chess Classic school events will take place at Kensington Olympia from Mon 7th Dec - Fri 11th Dec 2015...

These events will run from 09.30am to 3.30pm each day, with a break for a packed lunch. All primary and secondary schools are invited to participate.

Please note that space is limited to 400 children per day and priority will be given to current CSC schools.

Super Rapidplay Open on Sat. & Sun. (12th & 13th) starts at 12:00-20:30 (6 rnds ea. day) is not as strong as last year.

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by LawrenceCooper » Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:46 pm

Carl Hibbard wrote:Why does the classic not even start until 4pm next week making a day visit impossible?
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/school_events.htm

The Classic and the side events are scheduled around the many events arranged for the schools and their pupils. Some of the school children are allowed in the auditorium for the opening minutes of the Classic before heading home. The arbiting team have the pleasant task of restoring the East Hall to some semblance of order so that the FIDE Open and other events can start on time.

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Re: British Knockout Championship

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by Carl Hibbard » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:08 pm

LawrenceCooper wrote:
Carl Hibbard wrote:Why does the classic not even start until 4pm next week making a day visit impossible?
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/school_events.htm

The Classic and the side events are scheduled around the many events arranged for the schools and their pupils. Some of the school children are allowed in the auditorium for the opening minutes of the Classic before heading home. The arbiting team have the pleasant task of restoring the East Hall to some semblance of order so that the FIDE Open and other events can start on time.
Makes sense thanks a bit disappointed on the train visit front.
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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by Keith Arkell » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:16 pm

The Hawk wins rapidplay game 1

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by LawrenceCooper » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:20 pm

Keith Arkell wrote:The Hawk wins rapidplay game 1
Nick going for broke in game 2........

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by John McKenna » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:26 pm

A touch of Klitschko-Fury about this game.

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by Simon Ansell » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:37 pm

Just tuned in to the playoff, not exactly what you want with White in a must draw situation :shock:

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by Tim Harding » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:40 pm

John McKenna wrote:A touch of Klitschko-Fury about this game.
It is called the Knockout Championship after all. :)
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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by David Sedgwick » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:52 pm

Jonathan Hawkins has won the toss for the Armageddon game and opted to play White.

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by Keith Arkell » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:53 pm

is it Armageddon? ( I noticed the start clock times are 6 Hawk v 5 Pert)

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Re: British Knockout Championship

Post by LawrenceCooper » Tue Dec 01, 2015 9:54 pm

David Sedgwick wrote:Jonathan Hawkins has won the toss for the Armageddon game and opted to play White.
I suspect that black may adopt a more conservative approach to this game :shock:

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