Alastair won his first BCC Allegro with 15.5 points with one loss to Nigel, a draw and 15 wins! Nigel had his best tournament of 2009 as desperately unlucky not to finish in the medals. A win against an out of form Carey on the last night was all that was needed. Carey didn't oblige and Nigel was lucky to force a draw in losing position with 3x repetition.
As usual, the final night of Allegro (quick play 15 minutes/player) produced its run of escapologists and could have beens! Kevin was winner on the board against Neville who managed a perpetual check with seconds remaining. Sewer Rat (David) traded off all pawns to leave Neville to check mate him with Knight and Bishop in 3 minutes- DRAW!! Kevin losing 5 pawns down, boxed his king in and tried to give his rook away for a draw against Russell, but missed once to narrowly lose on time. David missed an in between move on a sacrifice against Russell to lose a piece and later an exchange to be looking sad until Russell traded a Rook for a pawn to everyone's amazement. Some scrambling form Russell scored a draw. Dylan got caught up worrying time away about possible attack and wen into a pawn and bishop ending without enough time to get checkmate after queening.
Meanwhile Reg was using his wisdom to quietly move through the field.
Final draft standings from 17 games - David hopefully will update.
Alastair 15.5, Vincent 14, Reg 13, Nigel 12.5, Russell 11.5.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
5 way tie for Launceston Rapid
Tony D, Marcus B, Alastair D, Kevin B and surprise packet Owen S shared first prize in round 3 of the Tas rapid Series. Plenty of juniors took part 14 and 10 oldies. Three of the top five were juniors! Not surprising given they usually love quick play against the grey brigade.
The 3 event series for U18 juniors was won by Marcus B, second went to Lawrence (?) and third to Alastair D. U12 mason C first, Lenard 2nd.
Highlights of the event were the addition of new players from Launceston and some extra juniors.
The 3 event series for U18 juniors was won by Marcus B, second went to Lawrence (?) and third to Alastair D. U12 mason C first, Lenard 2nd.
Highlights of the event were the addition of new players from Launceston and some extra juniors.
World Chess Federation - FIDE
World Chess Federation - FIDE: "7.4a.If during a game it is found that an illegal move, including failing to meet the requirements of the promotion of a pawn or capturing the opponent’s king, has been completed, the position immediately before the irregularity shall be reinstated. If the position immediately before the irregularity cannot be determined the game shall continue from the last identifiable position prior to the irregularity. The clocks shall be adjusted according to Article 6.13. The Articles 4.3 and 4.6 apply to the move replacing the illegal move. The game shall then continue from this re-instated position.
b.After the action taken under Article 7.4.a, for the first two illegal moves by a player the arbiter shall give two minutes extra time to his opponent in each instance; for a third illegal move by the same player, the arbiter shall declare the game lost by this player. However, the game is drawn if the position is such that the opponent cannot checkmate the player’s king by any possible series of legal moves."
b.After the action taken under Article 7.4.a, for the first two illegal moves by a player the arbiter shall give two minutes extra time to his opponent in each instance; for a third illegal move by the same player, the arbiter shall declare the game lost by this player. However, the game is drawn if the position is such that the opponent cannot checkmate the player’s king by any possible series of legal moves."
World Chess Federation - FIDE
World Chess Federation - FIDE: "A player may stop the clocks only in order to seek the arbiter’s assistance, for example when promotion has taken place and the piece required is not available.
c.The arbiter shall decide when the game is to be restarted in either case.
d.If a player stops the clocks in order to seek the arbiter’s assistance, the arbiter shall determine if the player had any valid reason for doing so. If it is obvious that the player had no valid reason for stopping the clocks, the player shall be penalised according to Article 13.4.
6.13If an irregularity occurs and/or the pieces have to be restored to a previous position, the arbiter shall use his best judgement to determine the times to be shown on the clocks. He shall also, if necessary, adjust the clock’s move counter."
c.The arbiter shall decide when the game is to be restarted in either case.
d.If a player stops the clocks in order to seek the arbiter’s assistance, the arbiter shall determine if the player had any valid reason for doing so. If it is obvious that the player had no valid reason for stopping the clocks, the player shall be penalised according to Article 13.4.
6.13If an irregularity occurs and/or the pieces have to be restored to a previous position, the arbiter shall use his best judgement to determine the times to be shown on the clocks. He shall also, if necessary, adjust the clock’s move counter."
World Chess Federation - FIDE
World Chess Federation - FIDE: "During the game each player, having made his move on the chessboard, shall stop his own clock and start his opponent’s clock. A player must always be allowed to stop hisclock. His move is not considered to have been completed until he has done so, unless the move that was made ends the game. (See the Articles 5.1.a, 5.2.a, 5.2.b, 5.2.c and 9.6)
The time between making the move on the chessboard and stopping his own clock and starting his opponent‘s clock is regarded as part of the time allotted to the player.
b.A player must stop his clock with the same hand as that with which he made his move. It is forbidden for a player to keep his finger on the button or to ‘hover’ over it.
c.The players must handle the chess clock properly. It is forbidden to punch it forcibly, to pick it up or to knock it over. Improper clock handling shall be penalised in accordance with Article 13.4."
The time between making the move on the chessboard and stopping his own clock and starting his opponent‘s clock is regarded as part of the time allotted to the player.
b.A player must stop his clock with the same hand as that with which he made his move. It is forbidden for a player to keep his finger on the button or to ‘hover’ over it.
c.The players must handle the chess clock properly. It is forbidden to punch it forcibly, to pick it up or to knock it over. Improper clock handling shall be penalised in accordance with Article 13.4."
World Chess Federation - FIDE
World Chess Federation - FIDE: "A player forfeits his right to a claim against his opponent’s violation of Article 4 once he deliberately touches a piece."
Mitchell stuns older players
Mitchell managed three wins from his four games against Carey, Dylan and Neville!
Vincent was a piece up in a time scramble with Phil and called out illegal move but didn't know the rules! On the second illegal move he paused the clock and none of us were too clear on the exact rule. See FIDE notes located here.
More fun this week. Gemma away.
Vincent was a piece up in a time scramble with Phil and called out illegal move but didn't know the rules! On the second illegal move he paused the clock and none of us were too clear on the exact rule. See FIDE notes located here.
More fun this week. Gemma away.
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