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 [...]
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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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Peninsula Open 2019 Solo’s end ...
Fantastic effort by Eason Wang to hold off Stephen Solomon in what a mere mortal would consider to be a drawn ending. Stephen played 50…h5 and later 100…b4 to show his control of the 50 move rule. A triple occurred on move 90 and move 95 but neither claimed.
The crowd grew as the game progressed.
54th Peninsula Open 2019
GM Max Illingworth Winner Peninsula Open 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 6 Results
Round 6 highlight include Board 2 clash between IM Aleks Wohl and Michael Ostapenko – pin and counter pin with winning Q check intermezzo’s!
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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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