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chess opening #61218 (7)Wrexham 2 v Malpas & Whitchurch Annotated by charleshiggie (2211): This was our last match of the season for Division 2 of the Chester & District Chess League. We needed at least a draw away to Wrexham 2 to become champions. They out-rated us on the top board, but we out-rated them on the bottom three boards. So it starts conventionally enough. He indicates a preference for one of Closed Sicilians lines. We both decide to fianchetto the King's Bishop.…Pavel Los vs. CharlesLHiggie |
chess opening #63331 (7)British Over 50s Championship Round 2 Annotated by charleshiggie (2211): Just to explain the time limit - it was 40 moves in 90 minutes each, after which 30 minutes is added the first time a player runs out of time. There is also a 30 second increment per move. This time I couldn't really prepare as he sometimes plays 1. d4 or 1. c4. He opts for a Closed Sicilian. The most popular reply. Quite a common way to handle this. I am already thinking a few minutes on my…Donald J Mason (2129) vs. Charles Higgie (1915) |
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