08 Aug 09
Originally posted by AlzheimerInteresting? Where did you hear that?
rumours say that he actually declined a draw offer in move 6!!!
Howell's games with Black were amazing in this tournament. Faced 5 GMs, average elo 2522 and still scored 2 wins and 3 draws.
fascinating chess too ...
http://streathambrixtonchess.blogspot.com/2009/08/howell-wins.html
08 Aug 09
Originally posted by JonathanB of LondonI was down there for the last day and Howell arrived 10 mins late for the game.
Interesting? Where did you hear that?
Howell's games with Black were amazing in this tournament. Faced 5 GMs, average elo 2522 and still scored 2 wins and 3 draws.
fascinating chess too ...
http://streathambrixtonchess.blogspot.com/2009/08/howell-wins.html
Then they played reasonable quickly as nothing happend. Then somebody in the Forum area said that Howell just declined a draw offer.
Anyway, the game to watch on the last day was Palliser - Wells. Awesome game!!!
09 Aug 09
Originally posted by atticus2Ah well said atticus. I'm sure you've pleaded for draws in your day too!😛
I think you say:
"Excuse me, young man. I'm merely a humble Aussie. I don't give a dingo's dong if you do become British champion. But I'd sure like to get out of here with half a point. What say, mate?"
09 Aug 09
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I have found that when I play for a draw right from the start I almost always end up losing against a stronger player. It is often better to play for a win and give yourself the option to bail out. When I get somebody trying to draw against me I almost try and beat them, safe in the knowledge that they are not really going to be too aggressive and I can get my draw later on if they hold me off.
Although, having said that, I have never had much trouble getting a draw out of an opponent who is poised to win a tournament.