25-11-2017, 10:53 AM
Good luck to Murad in today's final round in an extremely strong tournament. He isn't in contention at the top end of this ultra-strong event (Murad started with a GM in round 1, who was not even a particular favourite to win the championship!) but I am sure that the experience gained will stand him in good stead as he gets better and better in the future. Here's hoping he ends the event with an outgoing flourish!
The juniors, 'enjoying' the cold and snow high up in their North Italian mountain playing venue, got a mention, by the way, by a proud Italian Chess Federation Vice President at the closing ceremony of the World seniors chess championships in Acqui Terme last weekend. Proud to co-host both events in the country!
Weather was milder in Acqui Terme, which is at sea level ... and perhaps more suited the 'oldies'!
The juniors, 'enjoying' the cold and snow high up in their North Italian mountain playing venue, got a mention, by the way, by a proud Italian Chess Federation Vice President at the closing ceremony of the World seniors chess championships in Acqui Terme last weekend. Proud to co-host both events in the country!
Weather was milder in Acqui Terme, which is at sea level ... and perhaps more suited the 'oldies'!