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GM Kaufman Ties For First at World Senior




GM Kaufman Ties For First at World Senior |
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By GM Larry Kaufman | |
November 6, 2010 | |
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Larry Kaufman, Photo Betsy Dynako 2008
Against Suba I built up a good advantage but attacked too soon, and I should have been in trouble, but he wrongly went for winning material which proved to be fatal. Against Shvedchikov my opening was fine but I chose a wrong plan, and I was close to losing, but he made mistakes and I won rather nicely in the end. 5048 ![]() At 7 points we find American Michael Schemm, who beat fellow American Jude Acers in the final round to settle who would be the second placing American here. Jude thus got only 6 points, having also lost the previous round. Two other Americans managed even scores, Leonid Bondar and Duane Catalonia. The women's event saw a three way tie for first, with WGM Tamar Khmiadashvili winning the title on tiebreak over GM Nona Gaprindashvili (second) and WIM Tatyana Fomina (third). All had 7 out of 9. Although I am of course happy with my score, I am a bit disappointed in my quality of play. I know I can do better! Nothing to blame this on, the playing conditions were fine, and I felt well and rested throughout. Next year the event will be in a resort in Croatia, and I'm told both the conditions and the prizes will be even better. See final standings on chessresults.com and find more information on the official website. |