05-07-2018, 01:53 PM
Two good wins in rounds 4 and 5 have brought Jonathan back to 50%, and he will face one of the higher-rated English juniors, Oliver Howell, this afternoon in round 6.
The rest day yesterday seemed to be enjoyed by everyone, Jonathan and Ruaridh visiting the Schindler Factory museum in the morning while I wandered off and got lost somewhere. The hotel is good, and although the food isn't exactly haute cuisine, it's plentiful and the staff are happy to help with any dietary requirements (veggie and gluten-free meals on request, for example).
The organisers seem to know what they are doing (with parents and coaches kept kept out of the playing hall as they should be!) and Krakow is a beautiful city - though a bit too hot for my liking!
We visited a really nice fan zone for the England-Colombia match the other night. A fair few England fans in the city, although most of the Polish seemed to be rooting for Colombia. Sitting between three English fans, we were all suitably well-behaved
So, 4 days/4rounds to go - an early start tomorrow to allow for a children's blitz tournament in the afternoon - and so far very positive for anyone thinking of playing this event next year.
Andy Burnett
The rest day yesterday seemed to be enjoyed by everyone, Jonathan and Ruaridh visiting the Schindler Factory museum in the morning while I wandered off and got lost somewhere. The hotel is good, and although the food isn't exactly haute cuisine, it's plentiful and the staff are happy to help with any dietary requirements (veggie and gluten-free meals on request, for example).
The organisers seem to know what they are doing (with parents and coaches kept kept out of the playing hall as they should be!) and Krakow is a beautiful city - though a bit too hot for my liking!
We visited a really nice fan zone for the England-Colombia match the other night. A fair few England fans in the city, although most of the Polish seemed to be rooting for Colombia. Sitting between three English fans, we were all suitably well-behaved
So, 4 days/4rounds to go - an early start tomorrow to allow for a children's blitz tournament in the afternoon - and so far very positive for anyone thinking of playing this event next year.
Andy Burnett