11-03-2013, 03:33 PM
First blood to me - playing against the lowest rated player ( a local) I had already got a won position when at move 16 his mobile phone went off and he was immediately defaulted by the arbiter. Unfortunate and I might have rather played a longer game but that's how it goes.
Douglas and Alan have strong Russian opponents (IM Karasev,top board for St Petersburg), and GM Pushkov last year's winner). Craig and Phil have an easier task (on paper). All 4 boards should be on the live games.
Douglas and Alan have strong Russian opponents (IM Karasev,top board for St Petersburg), and GM Pushkov last year's winner). Craig and Phil have an easier task (on paper). All 4 boards should be on the live games.