Chessplayer and athlete: IM Robert Hess
Ray Robson lost his first round game to the top seed, GM Georgi Kachieshvili.
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In the other decisive game of the round, Robert Hess defeated Hungarian IM Gergely Antal. On the Black side of a Giuoco Piano, Hess discouraged and then prevented White from castling and crashed through with an exchange sacrifice.
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Schedule: Rounds 2-3 March 17 - 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM, Round 4 March 18 - 5:00 PM, Rounds 5-6 March 19 - 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM, Round 7: March 20 - 3:00 PM, Rounds 8-9 March 21 - 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM, Round 10 March 22 - 11:00 AM
SPICE Cup Spring Invitational
Standings after one round
1-2. GM Giorgi Kacheishvili, IM Robert Hess 1
3-4. GM Dashzegve Sharavdorj, Timur Gareev 1/2
5-6. IM Gergely Antal, IM Ray Robson 0