You can see the write-up by Hank here.
I was the house player for the Expert + section. Since there were an even number in the first 2 rounds, I played in the unrated Chess.com meet up event. Results here
In the last round of the Expert + Open I played Mark Kende. After playing horribly and losing a piece on move 22. I almost pulled a Carlesn (See this great video by GM Daniel King). but drew in the end.
My game is here.
USCF results here
Pictures from the event by Cliff Yates here
Didn't u first floor at 1800 about 8.5 years ago? U don't seem to be getting to 2000. Do u even have a plan? Your openings don't seem to get u anything. Did u ever consider tinkering with ur openings? Bobby Fischer liked kingpawn.
ReplyDeleteYes, I got the 1800 floor after the HB Global in 2005. I have been working on my openings and do have a plan, but as always time is the issue. I think that adult players going up a class once they have an established rating is pretty rare. Maybe I have to be satisfied with the 1962 from last year?
ReplyDeleteMy high rating is 1973 despite my tactical ability being around a 1300 level. If i cud calculate at all, I wud make expert.
ReplyDeleteAre you playing in the USAT North?
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan, here is the link to the slideshow vid, I put on youtube of the Broken Pawn chess event in Marshalltown, Iowa.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GkVHz9vbNbw
Hi Ivan. Were u asking me if I am playing in the USAT North? I wasn't planning on it, but I have not ruled it out, and may watch if I don't play. Y do u ask?
ReplyDeleteDean,
ReplyDeleteJust wondering since you played last year. I will be playing on bd. 2
Cliff, The slide show was very nice
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