The “upset” theme continues – mostly where higher rated players drew when rating difference would suggest otherwise. Mark C Stokes was a clear rook down to unrated Kevin Nguyen but in desperation played on; took 3 moves to position his K behind a rook pawn and managed a “rook sacrifice stalemate” themed draw.
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QLD Open Round 5 Results
The “upset” theme continues – mostly where higher rated players drew when rating difference would suggest otherwise. Mark C Stokes was a clear rook down to unrated Kevin Nguyen but in desperation played on; took 3 moves to position his K behind a rook pawn and managed a “rook sacrifice stalemate” themed draw.
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QLD Open Round 4 Results
The tournament of upsets continues…with IM Brodie McClymont and FM Gene Nakauchi both losing with the white pieces!
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QLD Open Round 3 Results
Round 3 was another late finish – a 136 move marathon where IM Brodie McClymont fought for a draw for the last 70 moves against QLD veteran Alain Pardoen. He said he had prepared 3…d5 but decided over the board to go down the 3…Bg7 line.
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QLD Open Round 2 Results
Several upsets in Round 2 – FM Gene Nakauchi had some transport problems and was a few minutes past forfeit time, and Tom Maguire, black on board 5 v Ben Peach made a brave decision to recapture with his King while behind in development, but after 13…a6 the engine went from +0.4 to mate in 11
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QLD Open Round 1 Results
Round 1 of the Queensland Open finished late last night after 4 marathon games. Highlights include Allan Li drawing with FM Dusan Stojic.
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2019 Queensland Open – LIVE
Brenan Pavilion – Anglican Church Grammar School
The 2019 Queensland Open is a 7 round swiss with the 1st round starting on Friday night 3rd May 2019 at 7:15pm.
The venue is the Brenan Pavilion in the grounds of the Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie), Oaklands Parade, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia. Enter via Heath / Helen St [...]
GCCC IM Blitz Challenger – LIVE
Live 4 board broadcast of the Gold Coast Chess Club IM Blitz Challenger!
Thursday Night – 6:30pm 11th April 2019
Corporate Centre
60 Nerang Street
Nerang 4211
Come all to challenge IM Alex Wohl, IM Peter Froelich, Queensland Champion FM Dusan Stojic and Australian Womens Champion WIM Alexanrda Jule
9 Rounds
3 minutes plus 2 seconds per [...]
2019 March Open
2019 March Open
Live from the Grace Lutheran College, Rothwell, QLD
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FIDE Open – 2019
2019 FIDE Open
Live from the Lonestar Tavern, Mermaid Waters, QLD
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Australian Open early bird discount e...
From Dr Peter Tsai
Australian Open Organiser
Hi All,
The Early Bird discount for the Australian Open and Minor will finish on Friday 30 November. There are already 141 entries (76 in the Open and 65 in the Minor). There is a limit of 216 players so register early to avoid disappointment.
To register, use the following url: https://www.tryboo [...]