BRITISH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - THE GAMES

[John Moore]

It's a huge threat - and Black is struggling to find something to do.

[James Coleman]

I guess 54 Kf6 now just wins, it could have actually occured though yes!

[E Michael White]

after 56.hxg4 my computer says #23

[Christopher Kreuzer]

I guess 54 Kf6 now just wins, it could have actually occured though yes!

And it's over. Looks like mate on h8 (or loss of that knight) was imminent.

[John Moore]

Short played that really well.

[John Moore]

Now Mickey is clearly winning - what will happen tomorrow. Short-Adams or Adams-Short. More importantly, will they play?

[Justin Hadi]

Can Hebden actually win this endgame if Summerscale puts his King on a8? Ie can he force a b6 Kxb6 pawn to a7 and Nc7 mate? I guess Summerscale just leaves the pawn on b6 though because b7 allows stalemate tricks.

[Justin Hadi]

Shows the difference between GMs and club players in endgames.

[John Cox]

Is Aaron threatening ...Bxb5, even? (lack of knowledge of basic endings coming in here)

Has Nick P made a mess of this? I have the impression he expected resignation after Rf7 and missed ...Rc5, and that Rf7 probably wasn't the right move.

[Paul Cooksey]

Now Mickey is clearly winning - what will happen tomorrow. Short-Adams or Adams-Short. More importantly, will they play?

Short-Adams more likely we think. http://www.ecforum.org.uk/viewtopic.php ... 0&start=52

[John Moore]

Actually, of course. You are the new Karsten Muller, John.

[John Cox]

Aaron obviously didn't think so!

[John Moore]

But it's a total draw.

[Justin Hadi]

Nc6+ and then?

[Justin Hadi]

Yeah obvious draw if the pieces come off, sorry.