Hi all,

Just a few words to say that I am at a tournament in Germany while a few Scots, such as Clement and Alan Grant, are down at Hastings.

First round lost to a 2260 from a very good position but then had this game vs GM Skembris. Probably losing for me at some point but pretty unclear mostly. I was white.

[pgn]1.d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 d6 5. Nc3 exd5 6. cxd5 g6 7. Bf4 a6 8. a4 Bg7 9.h3 0-0 10. e3 Qe7 11. Nd2 Nbd7 12. Be2 Rb8 13. 0-0 b6 14. Re1 Ne8 15. e4 Ne5 16. Bh2 g5 17. Nf1 Nc7 18. Ne3 b5 19. axb5 axb5 20. Ra7 Qd8 21. Bg4 Nxg4 22. hxg4 b4 23. Ne2 Nb5 24. Ra2 Re8 25.Ng3 Nd4 26. Nc4 b3 27. Ra7 Rb4 28. Qd3 Bxg4 29. f3 Nb5 30. Rb7 Bd7 31. Nh5 Qc8 32. Nxg7 Kxg7 33. Nxd6 Nxd6 34. Rxb4 cxb4 35. Bxd6 Qc2 36. Qd4 Kg6 37. Bxb4 f6 38.Bc3 Rf8 39. e5 fxe5 40.Qxe5 Rf7 41. Re4 g4 42. Qd6 Kh5 43. Qg3 Qc1 44. Be1 Qxb2 45. fxg4 Kg6 46. Bc3 Qa3 47. Qd3 Qc5 48. Bd4 Qc2 49. Re6 Kg5 50. Re5 Bf5 51. Rxf5 Rxf5 52. Qxf5 Qxf5 53. gxf5 Kxf5 54. Bb2 *[/pgn]

please no one telll me the amount of mates I missed at the end

Can anyone confirm The given names of two of the Edinburgh team members:
P. McInally and R. McAndrew?
Thanks.
Chess Scotland Historian

I sincerely hope that 2013 will be a better year for all in Scottish chess. I hope there are no arguments or falling out on the forum, I hope that people will try and get along with each other. If we can achieve this then chess will benefit and remember we are all a part of the chess community. =)

Quote:We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.
Nelson Mandela

I have decided to play - never been to Iceland - chance to see Bobby Fischer's grave - might do some chess study for it

Games from the Congress are now available to download/play at the website – <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.dundee-congress.co.uk/games.htm">http://www.dundee-congress.co.uk/games.htm</a><!-- m -->

I have commented on some of the feedback we received at/following the congress at http://www.dundee-congress.co.uk/feedback.htm

We have cancelled the Dundee Allegro intended for next May.

Next year’s Congress will take place 11 – 13 October at the usual venue

[pgn]1. e4 e5
2. Bc4 Nf6
3. d4 exd4
4. Qxd4 Nc6
5. Qd1 Bc5
6. Nf3 Nxe4
7. O-O O-O
8. Qd5 Bxf2+
9. Rxf2 Nxf2
10. Kxf2 d6
11. Bg5 Qd7
12. Nc3 a6
13. Re1 Re8
14. Qxf7+[/pgn]

I would just like to take the opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas.

I hope you have a happy time with your family -- no fights over the turkey (or anything else please)

All the best for 2013. May only nice things come your way.

GG

amuir Wrote:Main reason for not wanting ELO rating is scared of losing rating points and therefore losing out on selection for a future event e.g. Olympiad team, Cappelle/British selection etc If a player say rated 2300 with a K -factor plays someone 2000 and loses then can lose 13 points but only gain 2 if win , so odds not good from their point of view.

amuir Wrote:Olympiad selection depends on many criteria

Andrew McHarg Wrote:Surely not including all games these top players play in their Fide ratings is going to make their grades not the truest representation of their playing strength? Which - in my opinion - somewhat defeats the purpose of having a grade... ?

An article (by Steven McKenzie) has appeared on the BBC Scotland website regarding Scots who fought in the American Civil War.

Consideration is being given to adding some names to an American Civil War memorial in Edinburgh. One of those mentioned is Captain G.H. Mackenzie, the strongest Scots-born player of his time.

The article can be seen at
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Further information about Capt. Mackenzie can be seen in the CS History Archive at
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.chessscotland.com/history/biographies/mackenzie_captgh.htm">http://www.chessscotland.com/history/bi ... captgh.htm</a><!-- m -->

i have read the partly censored post that Robin Moore has resigned as acting IJD. I feel that this is a great shame as I know Robin put a lot of effort into the job. His endeavors and personal sacrifice were not always appreciated and i guess Robin did not apreciate the huge political issues surrounding junior chess. If Robin does not return to the post then it will be a loss. He had to work within existing restrictive practices and despite that I feel that he did a good job. I hope that the people who obstructed Robin will examine their motives and perhaps they may wish to throw their full support behind Paul MacDonald. The main aim is to support and further junior chess in Scotland, i feel that this aim has been overlooked by some in their efforts to oust Robin.