CHESS HORIZONS director Steve Immitt for safe-keeping until after the game .
Bill ' s control of the open a-file in a Meran Defense had resulted in a slight endgame advantage where each side had a rook , 2 knights , and 6 pawns . Suddenly White sacrificed a knight for two passed pawns , and now three results seemed possible . In one of the last games of the tournament which went deep into the 6th hour , Bill pulled out the clutch victory to win the match . We then headed over to Arthur ' s for our traditional post-tournament steaks , joined by super fan Maria Morrissey , photographer Julia Levin , and alternate WIM Vesna Dimitrijevic .
Although Vesna was not called upon to compete , I have learned from her that emergency standby equipment is important in team chess and power plants . Also joining us was opera star bassist FM Nathan Resika and GM driver Dave Vigorito . W h e n the call came to us delivering the good tie-break news , we conveniently had our Octoberfest sized mugs in hand for the toasts .
Tie-breaks also broke in my favor for an unexpected board prize , as there were no 6-0 Board 2 ' s . Weary but happy , the next morning we dispersed to head back home through a snow storm . Final props to IM / GM Vigorito who averted disaster less than 1 mile from home when the car right in front of us started gyrating wildly before sliding off the road into a tree ( they were okay ). Our subsequent spin out ended safely in a side road .
“ The mistakes are there , waiting to be made .” — Savielly Tartakower
NOTICES Notice to Life and Junior Members
In order to reduce costs , MACA will provide the content of Chess Horizons magazine online at its web site , http :// www . massschess . org . If you would like to continue to receive a printed copy of Chess Horizons , please notify MACA Treasurer / Membership Secretary Bob Messenger by June 1st , either at the email address treasurer @ masschess . org or by sending mail to him at 4 Hamlett Dr . Apt . 12 , Nashua NH 03062 .
Notice of MACA Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Chess Association will be held Sunday , May 30th at 3:00 p . m . at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Leominster , Mass ., site of the 79th Massachusetts Open .
Notice of “ Most Interesting Game ” Prizes at the Massachusetts Open
Open $ 300 , U2000 $ 200 , U1800 $ 150 , U1600 $ 100 All include a five DVD set of " Shirov ! Best Games " from the " GM
Best Game Collection DVD Series " by ChessOnDVD .
Rules :
• Must be a decisive game , no draws .
• Prize goes to the winner of the game .
• Each player is allowed only one entry .
• Clearly legible score sheet must be submitted by the end
Private Lessons
I am offering private lessons in my home in Cambridge at $ 20.00 per hour geared for new players and players rated under 1400 or unrated who would like to improve their chess . I am rated 1800 USCF .
Contact Walter Driscoll at 857-928-2752 .
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