08 Oct 07
Originally posted by wittywonkawittywonka would
Would anyone be interested in a thematic tourney with the Grivas Sicilian? The starting position is shown below:
[fen]r1b1kbnr/pp1ppppp/1qn5/8/3NP3/8/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R[/fen]
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Qb6
It's a relatively unexplored line that resembles the Scheveningen Variation of the Siclian, from what I've read.
15 Oct 07
The tournament is up and running, I dont usually play thematic tournaments but this one got me interested.
Tournament 2768
I am glad I am not in group 5, that is going to be a tough slog to win.
16 Oct 07
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexYep. The platforms' going to be very busy when that lot get a full head of steam on.
The tournament is up and running, I dont usually play thematic tournaments but this one got me interested.
Tournament 2768
I am glad I am not in group 5, that is going to be a tough slog to win.
skeeter
16 Oct 07
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Originally posted by skeeterI'm not really that worried. I honestly doubt that I'll win (from a realistic standpoint), but I won't go out without fighting. I've had a few draws against 1800+ players, and even an occasional win. So I'll take a stab at it. Thanks for the encouragement, though. 🙂
...and you. Don't be intimidated. Play to your strengths and remember, thematic matches tend to favour the brave.
xxxx M-