Posts in category Live Tournaments
Solo walks the Troitsky Line!
Another endgame masterclass by IM Stephen Solomon!
Alexei Troitsky established that if a black pawn is blockaded (by one of the white knights) on a square no further forward than the line a4–b6–c5–d4–e4–f5–g6–h4, then White can win the resulting endgame (and similarly in reverse for Black the line a5-b3-c4-d5-e5-f4-g3-h5), no matter where th [...]
Masterclass Gold Coast Open
Many of Queensland’s talented juniors were granted the opportunity to learn from both GM Ian Rogers and CM Kerry Stead. The one day Masterclass coincides with The 2019 Gold Coast Open, the selected participants have coaching sessions with both GM Rogers and CM Stead throughout the day before having the opportunity to challenge GM Rogers [...]
2019 Gold Coast Open
Tournament Information
The Gold Coast Open is the most prestigious and largest event held in Queensland on an annual basis. Started back in 1996 by Graeme Gardiner and the Gold Coast Chess Club, the event continues to attract strong fields each year with the addition of norm possibilities in 2018.
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Aleksandar Wohl – Queensland Op...
Queensland Open Champion – 2019 Aleksandar Wohl
Aleks Wohl is the Queensland Open Champion for 2019. The only slip on the way to the trophy was Round 4 v IM Stephen Solomon. The latest iteration of “Solo-Wohl” was keenly viewed by many, and Stephen did not fail to please – Stephen is a true master of end game tricks an [...]
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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