13-11-2012, 10:26 AM
Yesterday was nuts! Two games, one at 10am and the other at 5pm meant it was all hands on deck desperately trying to prep for our ties. We managed to hold it together pretty well despite the draw appearing at approx 3.50 for the second game. I guess every nation had similar problems. Four points in round five and five points in round six have kept the scores ticking along nicely. It´s a rest day today so a chance of a wee break and time to reflect on things so far.
Liam is playing very steadily and could easily have had more points.
Vagif is torture! He is such a talented wee guy but we are running out of ideas on how to get the best from him. He is much better than his bare score.
Kai is first up every morning ready to go. Consistent and focused, he is guaranteed to always score points.
Colin has been doing really well. He hasn´t had a great season but is showing some great stuff here against some good opponents. We are really pleased with his focus and attitude.
Murad has played terrific but has had some very good opponents. He played five hours for his draw yesterday which is an indication of his determination and commitment.
Kirsty has found things really tough but she has been improving every day and rightly got a draw and a win yesterday. She has been trying really hard and you can´t ask for anything more.
Anna has matured as a chess player over the last year. She is playing some good quality opponents and has done really well.
Andrew has fantastic ability but is difficult to catch right consistently. He needs to focus harder every day.
Jamie´s results are not reflecting his fantastic attitude and quality of his play. His determination has impressed me.
Daniel is another whose excellent play are not reflected in his results. This is a very high standard and Daniel has shown he can compete at this level.
Sam works non-stop! Deserves every point he gets and has been a great asset here.
Everyone enjoying themselves and looking forward to part two of this great event. Our hotel could not be nicer with a lovely restaurant, attentive polite staff and a simply stunning location. We are off for a tour round Maribor today which should be great fun.
Robin.
Liam is playing very steadily and could easily have had more points.
Vagif is torture! He is such a talented wee guy but we are running out of ideas on how to get the best from him. He is much better than his bare score.
Kai is first up every morning ready to go. Consistent and focused, he is guaranteed to always score points.
Colin has been doing really well. He hasn´t had a great season but is showing some great stuff here against some good opponents. We are really pleased with his focus and attitude.
Murad has played terrific but has had some very good opponents. He played five hours for his draw yesterday which is an indication of his determination and commitment.
Kirsty has found things really tough but she has been improving every day and rightly got a draw and a win yesterday. She has been trying really hard and you can´t ask for anything more.
Anna has matured as a chess player over the last year. She is playing some good quality opponents and has done really well.
Andrew has fantastic ability but is difficult to catch right consistently. He needs to focus harder every day.
Jamie´s results are not reflecting his fantastic attitude and quality of his play. His determination has impressed me.
Daniel is another whose excellent play are not reflected in his results. This is a very high standard and Daniel has shown he can compete at this level.
Sam works non-stop! Deserves every point he gets and has been a great asset here.
Everyone enjoying themselves and looking forward to part two of this great event. Our hotel could not be nicer with a lovely restaurant, attentive polite staff and a simply stunning location. We are off for a tour round Maribor today which should be great fun.
Robin.