Hastings 11/12

[David G Congalton]

Calum told me yesterday that it turned out that he hadn't actually been winning, which surprised him. Funny game, chess.

I get these sort of surprises all the ime but at a whole different level (lower). Can't say I find them funny, though I'm sure my opponents do.

I'm lying in my sick bed watching the live games, trying to pick up what tips I can but some of it is at a whole different level (higher). Still better than watching daytime tv or staring at the walls.

Alex, thanks for the Scots scores last night. Was hoping for a surprise extra half-point here and there but it seems the vast majority of the top half played to form yesterday.