Burnie holds Fischer Chess

Burnie Chess Club held a Fischer Random tournament lats week. Queens and bishops in the corners dominated four of the five positions selected. In most games players struggled to build a centre. The value of pieces was vastly different as it was difficult to get some into action early and trade downs were sometimes better especially with 10 minute time controls. Reg took out 3rd with 3.5/5, while David and Russell tied for first with 4/5. There were plenty of Bronze medals given out for 3/5.