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In only 11 moves, the 2 leading GMs at 6.5 points in 8 games (GM Arencibia 6.5 points also), decided to call it a day. This leaves GM Arencibia the chance to win the tournament outright, together with the $ 7,500 first prize.
GM Rozentalis is currntly battling Gm Arencibia and appears to have a dangerous initiative. I have the impression is aiming for a win - having sacrificed a pawn. This game is exciting to follow.
What i am trying to understand is why the 2Bs went for a quick draw. 1. Are they friends? 2. They respect each other's ability 3. They are tired or 4. They want to ensure thier prize earnings?
Why not settle for the 1st prize of $ 7,500 ? hmmmmmm .AT the moment, GM Arenciabia has no time to think about the prize money--but defense, defense, defense - as in the NBA basketball game.
Re: $4,200 FOR EACH OF THEM --DRAW! Rd 9: GM Benjamin - GM Bojkov draw in 11 moves...
The Draw that gave them each another 1/2 point was worth an additional $4,000 for each of them. Any other questions? ;)
Final Standings.
Pinnacle 48th Canadian Open Chess Championship 2011: OPEN SECTION
Chief Arbiter: Mark S. Dutton, I.A.
Deputy Arbiter: Aris Marghetis, F.A.
Re: Rd 9: GM Benjamin - GM Bojkov draw in 11 moves...
What about the other prizes?
Under 2400, 1st
Under 2400, 2nd
Under 2400, 3rd
Under 2200, 1st
Under 2200, 2nd
Under 2200, 3rd
Top Under 14 Years Old
Top Under 18 Years Old
Top Senior (50+)
Top Female
Brillianc
Best Game
Biggest Upset
Best Dressed
What about the other prizes?
Under 2400, 1st
Under 2400, 2nd
Under 2400, 3rd
Under 2200, 1st
Under 2200, 2nd
Under 2200, 3rd
Top Under 14 Years Old
Top Under 18 Years Old
Top Senior (50+)
Top Female
Brillianc
Best Game
Biggest Upset
Best Dressed
David Cohen and Ted Winnick presented cheques to the winners last night at the Awards Ceremony.
David also will be mailing cheques to those who could not stay after the final round.
The game didn't appear competitive. The sponsors and organizers must be real happy with it.
I really doubt that they care all that much. There were about 12 spectator chairs set up to watch the Monroi screens that were available to watch some of the games (the top boards were roped-off from the rest of the area, so observing from outside the rope was more or less useless.
Note that there was no specific mention before the tournament of the desire for "hard fought" encounters or even the suggestion of any alternative scoring system.
There were plenty of hard fought games throughout the tournament.
all ended in draws when a win for either side was worth thousands of dollars, a draw was worth $255, and a loss nothing. Certainly seems like it would have been worthwhile to play to the death, and only the last of those 3 seems to have met this description. No "GM draws" but certainly I think they could have played on.
There were plenty of hard fought games throughout the tournament.
That game was also hard fought. Short but hard fought. I admired how well the players withstood the tension in the position and how well they recognized continuing was futile.
It's unfortunate Arencibia couldn't win his game. I enjoyed watching his game.
That game was also hard fought. Short but hard fought. I admired how well the players withstood the tension in the position and how well they recognized continuing was futile.
It's unfortunate Arencibia couldn't win his game. I enjoyed watching his game.
Gary, I'm sorry but which game are you referring to?
all ended in draws when a win for either side was worth thousands of dollars, a draw was worth $255, and a loss nothing. Certainly seems like it would have been worthwhile to play to the death, and only the last of those 3 seems to have met this description. No "GM draws" but certainly I think they could have played on.
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