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Not a great day. I was able to hold a draw with the black pieces against Yury Shulman, but then lost in round 5 to Mesgen Amanov, and with white! Spencer was 2-0, and then lost in round 3. Lots of...
View ArticleSometimes The Troff is tough to take -- Then My Knights went Ni
An interersting day at the Chicago Open. I was black in round 6 against Kayden Troff. I played one of my best games, then after move 24, started playing like a beginner. I was +3 several ways, and...
View ArticleTeddy KGB draws but Ivan instantly crushes
The last day of the Chicago Open was a tough one for me. I was white in round eight againt Teddy Coleman. I was better for most of the game, and close to winning, but I could not nurse my pawn...
View Article2012 National Open
The 2012 National Open did not go well. I drew 3 games to start, and won in round 4 before calling it a tournament and withdrawing. I was winning in rounds 1 and 2 but was unable to convert easy wins...
View ArticleSuper Team Championship
The 2012 Super Team Championship was awesome! Games were shown live and results were updated quickly. The tournament had about 50 participants, with several masters. Our team, made up of me,...
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