Sunday, May 26, 2013

#1110 SWE-USA Update

This morning I defeated Anders Brissman in the SWE-USA match. The game is probably my best-ever correspondence effort.

Here is a snapshot of the final position and move list:


If Black had played 67...Rh4!, I would have won with 68.b8=N!!

PGN of the above game
Replay

The U.S clinched the match some time ago and now leads it 53.5-22.5.

Crosstable
PGN of all 90 games.

Monday, May 13, 2013

#1109 Games From Section 3 Of The Corr Semis

The public can now see and download the finished games from section 3 of the 20th U.S. Correspondence Championship Semi-Finals.

Replay links to my draws and victory have been added to the sidebar.

Monday, May 06, 2013

#1108 Another Update On 20th U.S. Corr. Ch. Semis

Yesterday, I won against Lester Weiss, in the U.S. Correspondence Championship Semi-Finals.

Here's a quick rundown on the game, which started on September 13th:

Black tried to neutralize my Q's Gambit Exchange by going into an ending but a slight mistake on move 14 let me secure an edge. I eventually created a passer and forced him to sac a pawn. A shot on turn 29 increased my advantage and 10 moves later my foe capitulated, though he probably did so prematurely.

I can't post the score until at least 1 more game in my section is finished. For a look at the standings click here.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

#1107 Tica Leads West Orange Championship

Expert Juan Tica leads the West Orange CC Championship after 4 of 7 rounds. Six players are a half-point back. Last year's winner, Ari Minkov is tied for 12th, at 50%.


Rank Player Rate Pts
1. Tica, Juan 2183 3.5
= 2. Rosas, Victor 2092 3

Mangion, Ian 2042 3

Pedersen, Roger E 1974 3

Napper, Nathaniel 1966 3

Hart, Charles M 1915 3

Race, Doran 1914 3
= 8. Zilbermintz, Lev 2117 2.5

Boxer, Matthew 1921 2.5

Adamo Jr, John 1766 2.5

Rivero, Rene 1679 2.5
= 12. Minkov, Ari 2039 2

Martinez, Alberto 1913 2

Cohen, Bryan 1844 2

Garrett, Damon 1820 2

Sharpell, Fred 1807 2

Burn, Murray 1764 2

Katz, Harry 1704 2

Nayak, Mohan 1598 2

Trieste, Edward 1530 2

Moreira, Leonardo 1043 2
= 22. Fortunato, Joseph 1617 1.5

Hagerty, John 1529 1.5*

Smalt, Robert 1185 1.5

Bejinariu, Neculai unrated 1.5

Sanchez, John unrated 1.5
 = 27. Hart, Glen B 1684 1*

West, Robert 1622 1

Vinson, Robert 1200 1

Levanda, Mark 1129 1
= 31. Lynn, Robert 1461 0.5

Kirck, Charles 1311 0.5

* withdrew

The above ratings are from the February 2013 Golden Database.