Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Carl Hibbard » Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:39 pm

Take a bit to knock Hebden off his perch I would say Dave although it's quite strong again this year!

Howell must be a bit of an unknown at this speed of play?

Is there a full list of the stars playing?
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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Mick Norris » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:34 pm

Will be very interesting to see how Howell does

Keith Arkell was pretty determined on Thursday night to win this weekend, so I wouldn't bet against him
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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Ben Purton » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:18 pm

Generous Bookmaker IM Tom Rendle has layed me £8 @ 13/8 on David to win :)
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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Carl Hibbard » Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:03 pm

Ben Purton wrote:Generous Bookmaker IM Tom Rendle has layed me £8 @ 13/8 on David to win :)
Does look like he is going to win since clearly the speed issue isn't a problem

Plus his age does not give a clear reflection on his grade - watch this space (and live games...) to decide :!:
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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Carl Hibbard » Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:25 pm

Ben Purton wrote:Generous Bookmaker IM Tom Rendle has layed me £8 @ 13/8 on David to win :)
Looks a bit of a massacre to be honest...
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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Ben Purton » Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:28 pm

Thought it was , until I realised Dave didnt know who was black and who was white.....when posting the games up
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Re: Who is going to win the British Rapidplay?

Post by Ben Purton » Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:30 pm

1) David played fryed liver? , 2 he took on c6?!??!?! I refuse to believe the colours were wrong here. I think the result was 0-1 and david was black, thats my view, on grounds that Bd3 is the move you play I believe.

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