ISLE OF MAN VIDEO 5

This is a short video from 8/10/2014.

Another draw for me today. I have just played Bc6 as black and offered a draw. If you were white would you play on or agree a draw?

 Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

ISLE OF MAN VIDEO 4

Here is a video clip of the Major, Minor and Masters tournaments from 7/10/2014.

Here is the position from my game on Wednesday, I am white and it is my move. I played fxe and offered a draw. What would you do?

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

NEW TRICKS IN CHESS

The TV series "New Tricks" featured a Chess theme in tonight`s eposode.  It is available on iPlayer for anyone who did not see it and wants to watch it.

"New Tricks"; The English Defence

ISLE OF MAN VIDEO 3

The start of the video shows the venue where the Major and Minor tournaments are being played just prior to the start of the first round.

It then shows a clip the last few games being played in the Masters tournament.  

ISLE OF MAN VIDEO 2

Only got a short video clip from the Masters 5/10/2014. The video camera started to go badly out of focus due to the warmth in the tournament room.

Gen 18:1 And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains ofMamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat ofthe day;

ISLE OF MAN VIDEO CLIP 1

Managed to catch a video clip of former UCU player Keith Allan on Saturday when I went to register for the Major tournament.

Have a few more video clips from the last two days, though it takes time to upload them with my Hotel internet connection.

The tournaments are taking place in a very impressive venue but I have experienced 2 minor problems taking videos.

Yesterday the room was so warm my camera would not focus properly, plus the wooden floor creaks a lot so I do  not like to walk about too much, especially at the end of the evening when only a few competitors are still playing.

The organisers have a very good website and Facebook page.

Fisherwick is going to organise big tournament like this!  Michael will make sure Peter funds it and there is NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE

Here is a game I played against Fritz 13 at 10 minute time control. The programme was at full strength, it was a pretty horrifying experience. I will do better the next time!