12-04-2016, 07:52 PM
Thank you guys for joining in; can't remember last time some Scottish chess games were discussed on this board /
I haven't put these on the computer yet but I think it's quite clear and also rare to see so many late reversals at the top end. Alan - I am sure it was not fun to play for you in R5, I could sense the tension and it is commendable that neither of you backed down and agreed a draw which would have been perfectly reasonable at any point up to move 64? I guessed the result was determined by time given how little of it you both seemed to have when the pieces started dropping off.
Honestly I can hardly believe what happened to Neil - it looked to be heading to a study-like win but you have to admire Archibong's resiliency. I assume the won R+B v R was complete luck.
I have no sympthy for Mr Green now that I see he is regressing and playing this Barry Attack nonsense which has been the scurge of Scottish junior for so many years. :p Please stop it! [-x
For the non-partizan observer though it was all excelent entertainment.
I haven't put these on the computer yet but I think it's quite clear and also rare to see so many late reversals at the top end. Alan - I am sure it was not fun to play for you in R5, I could sense the tension and it is commendable that neither of you backed down and agreed a draw which would have been perfectly reasonable at any point up to move 64? I guessed the result was determined by time given how little of it you both seemed to have when the pieces started dropping off.
Honestly I can hardly believe what happened to Neil - it looked to be heading to a study-like win but you have to admire Archibong's resiliency. I assume the won R+B v R was complete luck.
I have no sympthy for Mr Green now that I see he is regressing and playing this Barry Attack nonsense which has been the scurge of Scottish junior for so many years. :p Please stop it! [-x
For the non-partizan observer though it was all excelent entertainment.