25-11-2011, 10:51 AM
5/9 yesterday with wins for Colin,Hamish,Ian and Maryann. Also draws for Anna and Ali.
Colin having been under pressure early eventually won quite easily against a near 1700 grade. Hamish was winning only to lose the advantage and then found something when opponent was in time trouble. Ian won what might be a drawn endgame and Maryann says she benefitted from prep and was a pawn up early on and played well after that. Frankly all the players are deserving a bit of good fortune because they've all missed out on 1/2 and full points here and there.
It's been hot and the rain has mainly stayed off allthough it is meant to be rainy season. The team enjoyed relaxing in the hotel pool last night and seem fine. Have been a few issues with a few with colds/sore throat and Andrew having quite a bit of sun burn. All seem fine though and they all joined in the swim last night. Prep will start soon.
Angus
Colin having been under pressure early eventually won quite easily against a near 1700 grade. Hamish was winning only to lose the advantage and then found something when opponent was in time trouble. Ian won what might be a drawn endgame and Maryann says she benefitted from prep and was a pawn up early on and played well after that. Frankly all the players are deserving a bit of good fortune because they've all missed out on 1/2 and full points here and there.
It's been hot and the rain has mainly stayed off allthough it is meant to be rainy season. The team enjoyed relaxing in the hotel pool last night and seem fine. Have been a few issues with a few with colds/sore throat and Andrew having quite a bit of sun burn. All seem fine though and they all joined in the swim last night. Prep will start soon.
Angus