[I previously posted this at chess.com 5/27/08]Over the Memorial Day weekend, I participated in the 17th Annual Chicago Open, that took place at Westin Hotel (Chicago North Shore), Wheeling, IL. It was amazing seeing all the people that play the game. It was bigger than the previous big tournaments that I played in, (Mid-America Open [...]
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2008 Mid-America Open – Game 5
Here is my 5th and last game of the 2008 Mid-America Open tournament that was played last weekend. At the time, it appeared I was already assured of being in the top two or three. I needed a draw to be an outright winner. I do not know how to play for a draw. I [...]
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2008 Mid-America Open – game 4
Here is another Grunfeld Defense which almost went wrong!
After winning three games in a row the day before, a friend told me that I was the only one with 3 points after 3 rounds in our section, U2000. It was exciting. Could I make it 4-0? This was a pretty tough game… I lost a [...]
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2008 Mid-America Open – game 3
After winning the first two games, I was under some pressure to win the third game so that I could finish my day with 3 wins. I knew it was going be tough as the people I was playing were getting stronger. I told myself to not worry about it, as at one time, I [...]
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2008 Mid-America Open – game 2
Here is my second game of the 2008 Mid-America Open tournament. It was the Slav Defense of QGD. I was happy with how I had relentless pressure against the Black King. I later sacrificed a pawn for a winning attack… I have annotated the game and I welcome your comments, ideas, and suggestions.
/*[Date "2008.03.01"][Result "1-0"][FEN [...]
