2018 Chess Olympiad

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In round 2 USA squeaked by Georgia3 2.5-1.5

Hope your teams are fairing well.

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Only two rounds played so far here is the best place to get results so far and in the future.

http://chess-results.com/tnr368908.aspx?lan=1&art=0&flag=30

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This is what a Chess Olympiad all about.
The little people have a wee moment in the sunshine.

The lad from Antigua will be showing his mates this for years.

I.Murara (Rwanda) - S.Smith (Antigua and Barbuda)

White to play



White played 21.Rf1

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E. Giron (El Salvador) - T. Altaye {Ethiopia)

White to play

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From Round 4.

Deng Cypriano Rehan (South Sudan) - Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi (Oman)

Black to play and find the only move that allows checkmate in one.


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Originally posted by @greenpawn34
From Round 4.

Deng Cypriano Rehan (South Sudan) - Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi (Oman)

Black to play and find the only move that allows checkmate in one.


[fen]2q4k/4Qpbp/3p1np1/p7/8/6P1/5P1P/B4BK1 b - - 0 29[/fen]
Ne8


Did Black actually play this?
If so, it's both sad and hilarious at the same time.

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Yes this did happen.

"If so, it's both sad and hilarious at the same time."

Also instructive. and a strong sigh of relief...I could have done that.

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M. Hemam - G. Berardi Olympiad Round 6.

White to play and mate in three.


Slightly (very slightly) marred by the fact there are 2 solutions.