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Went to an OTB tournament today.

Went to an OTB tournament today.

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First time in a regular tournament in a long time. 2-1 so far, two rounds to go. The Pennsylvania amateur championships in Hazelton Pa.

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grouped?
what's the setup?
and what are you in?

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Originally posted by Adorea
grouped?
what's the setup?
and what are you in?
5 round swiss, about 50 entrants, I played in the upper half, USCF is about 1700, managed to beat a 1977 player though, he just had a bad day and I managed to get a piece up. Any other day, he would have crushed me but it still feels good to beat a guy 250 points higher on the totem pole! Just two groups, lower ranks play higher ones at the start then the winners keep playing winners.

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Originally posted by sonhouse
5 round swiss, about 50 entrants, I played in the upper half, USCF is about 1700, managed to beat a 1977 player though, he just had a bad day and I managed to get a piece up. Any other day, he would have crushed me but it still feels good to beat a guy 250 points higher on the totem pole! Just two groups, lower ranks play higher ones at the start then the winners keep playing winners.
how many rounds are left for you?
any links to brackets or info?

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Originally posted by Adorea
how many rounds are left for you?
any links to brackets or info?
Ah, you want the games. I have then all notated, one I lost so miserably I can't believe it! Later I found out what to do in that opening. I don't think there is network coverage, but I'll see if I can bracket the games here, not sure how just yet. There are two rounds to go, I leave in about ten minutes, its about an hour drive north at a comfort inn motel in Hazelton Pa.

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Originally posted by sonhouse
Ah, you want the games. I have then all notated, one I lost so miserably I can't believe it! Later I found out what to do in that opening. I don't think there is network coverage, but I'll see if I can bracket the games here, not sure how just yet. There are two rounds to go, I leave in about ten minutes, its about an hour drive north at a comfort inn motel in Hazelton Pa.
Good luck! I hope you win, but most importantly, have fun! (With me they usually go hand in hand 😉)

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Originally posted by Zweite
Good luck! I hope you win, but most importantly, have fun! (With me they usually go hand in hand 😉)
Made 50%, beat a 1977 and drew an 1808 so I will gain some rating points, I am at 1722 before the tourney, probably get 10 points or so.
Does anyone know how to post games with the gif thing, not RHP games but outside games?