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
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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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