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Warren Kingston wrote:Are there going to be any off shoot openings/variations played today and by whom?

Rudd-Surtees

I also received a copy of this email, which was from Steve Giddins originally.

Mick Norris wrote:On behalf of the MCF, thanks to Andy for all his hard work with this match

I take it your signature does not apply to this post...

Ola Winfridsson wrote:A couple of years ago, Carlsen (then already well into the 2700s) had to concede a half point against someone rated 2100 in an open in Norway (Tromsø?), and if memory serves me right, he dropped another draw a few rounds later.

This one maybe: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1469361

Collins has won.

I enjoyed Meri's position today after 26...Na4. All her own pieces on the back rank, all her opponent's pieces in her half of the board yet she's still winning by miles...

What we 'busy persons' have got is effectively 5 rounds of the weekender (with no opportunity to win that tournament's prize money) plus - for an extra 75 quid - a maximum of four FIDE-rated rounds of chess. And for me it means taking 3 days' annual leave from work. The overall prize money for the ...

If the time control is as stated (30/75 + 15), then it can't be FIDE-rated; you need 40 moves in the first time period (if you're going to have one) for it to be FIDE-rated. Thanks Alex. This should probably be stated on the Classic website, seems misleading to describe it as a 'FIDE Open' if less ...

Roger de Coverly wrote:Unless there's a rating restriction on the first 5 rounds, only the last 4 games are slow enough to be internationally rated.

Is this correct Adam? I'm thinking of entering the 'busy persons' event but will only do so if all rounds are FIDE-rated.

Great stuff, well done to all involved!

0-1 confirmed, norm for Tymrakiewicz!

JustinHorton wrote:I think he's winning right now.

Agreed. 74...Bc2 was a nice mini-zugzwang after which there's probably no defence.

Just for entertainment value, Jaunooby-Baker gets my vote for game of the round.

3. Why do people play a evening match if they know they will be late or their is a chance of a late arrival. Because most evening leagues are played for the fun and enjoyment of a game of chess? There is usually no money at stake so the only motivation is to enjoy, and hopefully win, a good game. W...

http://chesscircuit.blogspot.com/ or, more specifically you can go to the ECF website and type 'club of the year' into the search box rop right - and there you are! http://www.englishchess.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=586:ecf-awards-2010&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50 Many tha...