The only tournament I know of that tests players for alcohol levels is the Crypt Blitz which penalizes players for being sober.
Hastings Congress
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Ah, but I was so much older then. I'm younger than that now.
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...and then there was one. Richard Bates now the only live norm chance.
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Roger must be wishing Open tournaments were only 8 rounds Unfortunately I expect he will bounce back in his club match tomorrow
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Congratulations to GM Magesh Chandran Panchanathan, a worthy winner of the Masters.
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Hard luck Richard.
Roger had the distinction of having no draws, so I applaud his fighting spirit (although I imagine he wasn't happy with the losses!)
Roger had the distinction of having no draws, so I applaud his fighting spirit (although I imagine he wasn't happy with the losses!)
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There was a case in India ten years ago.IM Jack Rudd wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:31 pmThe answer is that yes, he was, because it's the arbiter's duty to seek medical attention if the player turns out to be seriously ill.
https://en.chessbase.com/post/should-on ... he-player-
https://en.chessbase.com/post/kolkata-o ... feits-game
According to witnesses, the sleeping player was emotional as well as tired.
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I assume this is Chaski (who lived on Mull about 20 odd years ago)?Chris Rice wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:06 amThat's not what happened. Patrick's mobile went off [snip]. Alex McF then approached the table to tell Patrick he had lost. Patrick who is SwedishDavid Sedgwick wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:18 pmSomething went wrong with the transmission. White won, but in considerably more than 8 moves.John Upham wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:12 pmAnyone know what happened on board 45, Zheng - Patrick ?
Black's position is a bit nasty but that is to be expected after 4...Lc5 I suppose.
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Being 'drunk' is a subjective description. It is the behaviour of the player which is the issue, and this is already covered in the laws.
As alcohol has a negative effect on performance, I am usually quite happy if my opponent is drinking (though not to the extent of offering to top up their glass!)
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Was the best game prize announced?
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It was won by Masters winner Magesh Chandran Panchanathan for his game in Round 8 against Deep Sengupta.
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1990047
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Thanks - a worthy winner. He played the tournament of his life. He was way ahead on time and in complete control every time i looked at his games.David Sedgwick wrote: ↑Mon Jan 06, 2020 6:49 pmIt was won by Masters winner Magesh Chandran Panchanathan for his game in Round 8 against Deep Sengupta.
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1990047
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One of my favourite games at Hastings is from 2004.
White Peter Nielsen
Black Vassilios Kotronias
King's Indian Defence
A classic, white attack down the queenside and black attack on the kingside.
Vassilios won, Raymond Keene did a wonderful write up in The Times about it along with a win by Jonathan Rowson as black against Mark Hebden in the same article.
White Peter Nielsen
Black Vassilios Kotronias
King's Indian Defence
A classic, white attack down the queenside and black attack on the kingside.
Vassilios won, Raymond Keene did a wonderful write up in The Times about it along with a win by Jonathan Rowson as black against Mark Hebden in the same article.