Well kids that’s it. It’s a wrap, I’m done here. This blog is shutting down. I can collectively hear you all doing your impersonation of the E*Trade Baby. Before I sign off for good, I just wanted to update the 2 or 3 of you that still come around here. A lot of things have … Continue reading »
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whatever happened to chess?
Well gang as you have probably noticed there is not a lot going on here at my site. I have been playing chess but not OTB. My work schedule just doesn’t allow for a lot of chess study/play. G15/10 has been my new staple over at Chess.com, this is the best I can manage right … Continue reading »
national open final day
Well folks there is not much to say about the final day at the National Open. I went into my morning routine, had breakfast and went to the tournament hall. I was playing a 1510 rated player in the fifth round and I didn’t need to see his score to tell what kind of tournament … Continue reading »
national open day 3
Once again Mrs. Wang and I woke up early had breakfast and headed down to the tournament hall. I had white in round 3 against a player rated 1410, once again a player I should beat, once again I disappoint. The game is here. Swell, I have managed to castle queenside and go 0-0-0 for … Continue reading »
national open days 1 and 2
DAY 1 Mrs. Wang and I arrived at the Riviera hotel and casino at approximately 4:30pm after a short 4 ½ hour drive (thanks in large part to Mrs. Wang’s crazy fast driving from Phoenix). While the Riviera is no longer one of the crown jewels of Las Vegas, it provided a good spot for … Continue reading »
update from vegas
Well I’be already managed to castle kingside losing two rather sad games. Wish I could tell u folks more, but I’m having to send this on my phone as the WiFi here is unsecured and super slow. I’ll have to wait until next week before there are any serious updates. Continue reading »
getting ready for the national open, power hour and any opening is playable
Well folks this Thursday I head out to Vegas to play in the National Open. I was hoping to get into the Simul with Karpov, but its a drawing type thing and I didn’t want to leave early on the chance I “might” get a chance to play my chess hero. Ahhh…didn’t know that Karpov … Continue reading »
