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Plenty of Scots at the Czech Open event in Pardubice. Don't drink too much of that strong Urquell beer I used to like, I can still feel my gums tingling!
Good luck Alan Tate on getting norms
I see Alan has 5/7 now including two GM scalps and scheduled to meet another in round 8.
Has Alan ever not made a norm at the Czech Open?
Much prefer Staropramen but also acquired a taste for Brenik at the 24 hour place : )
Is that at the "casino" across the road from the uni digs?
Yes, that one. The only place nearby with Internet! In reply to Clement's question: Yes, at least once ; )
Alan
No one has asked the question, not sure why.
How close did you get to that second GM Norm?
The truth is I don't know Steve. I guessed it was not possible going into the last round so would have needed to have won round 8 and then win or maybe draw round 9.
I thought a last round win would have bagged it for you, but didn't want to check or say anything as you didn't want to know anyway! Still a very good performance - I was impressed by a lot of your games even if you weren't!