17-07-2014, 01:46 PM
Round 5:
Scotland 2 – 2 Latvia
My opponent ‘won’ a rook and three pawns for bishop and knight, but the activity of my pieces more than compensated. I then set a devilish trap which he fell straight into, giving me a winning sacrificial attack. My best game for some time – but you may have to wait for the next issue of ‘Scottish Chess’ to see it.
Steve miscalculated and lost a piece - despite getting some compensation it wasn’t enough.
Alastair D had a decent position and offered his opponent a draw, which was politely refused. But like many before him, his highly rated opponent had underestimated Alastair, who promptly proceeded to outplay him comprehensively and win.
David’s opponent had perhaps heard of his fear of endgames. With his first endgame looming, he offered a draw which was also refused. However this time there was no ‘happy ending’, and when David failed to hold we just missed out on a famous victory.
However a draw against Latvia was a very good result – we are definitely punching above our weight.
Scotland 2 – 2 Latvia
My opponent ‘won’ a rook and three pawns for bishop and knight, but the activity of my pieces more than compensated. I then set a devilish trap which he fell straight into, giving me a winning sacrificial attack. My best game for some time – but you may have to wait for the next issue of ‘Scottish Chess’ to see it.
Steve miscalculated and lost a piece - despite getting some compensation it wasn’t enough.
Alastair D had a decent position and offered his opponent a draw, which was politely refused. But like many before him, his highly rated opponent had underestimated Alastair, who promptly proceeded to outplay him comprehensively and win.
David’s opponent had perhaps heard of his fear of endgames. With his first endgame looming, he offered a draw which was also refused. However this time there was no ‘happy ending’, and when David failed to hold we just missed out on a famous victory.
However a draw against Latvia was a very good result – we are definitely punching above our weight.