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Post #1 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:50 am 
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Cotsen Open

I'll only be able to attend Saturday, since I will fly back to be at my daughter's piano recital.

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Post #2 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:36 am 
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I am strongly considering, but haven't bought tickets, yet. As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week. If the result doesn't imply a hospital stay next weekend, I will very likely attend.

My goal will be to not lose all of my games. I have been very distracted lately, and have not studied at all recently (despite grandiose plans).

My biggest motivation for attendance will be the social aspect, since I already missed congress.

Hopefully, I'll see you there!

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Post #3 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:32 pm 
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As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week.
Best of luck with whatever you're waiting for.

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Post #4 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:44 pm 
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As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week.
Best of luck with whatever you're waiting for.


With any luck he doesn't need luck.

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Post #5 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:52 pm 
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Thanks :-)

Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure ;-)

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Post #6 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:33 pm 
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Thanks :-)

Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure ;-)


Well, if you don't I will play you a game on DGS. I am on one of my worst streaks in years. :sad:

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Post #7 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:51 pm 
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hyperpape wrote:
Kirby wrote:
As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week.
Best of luck with whatever you're waiting for.

Second that!

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Post #8 Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:56 pm 
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Kirby wrote:
Thanks :-)

Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure ;-)


Well, if you don't I will play you a game on DGS. I am on one of my worst streaks in years. :sad:


Sure, we should do that either way :-)

Anyway, anyone else coming next weekend?

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Post #9 Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:56 pm 
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Confirmed :salute:

I will be there. I registered by the Tuesday, October 20th preregistration deadline... whatever that means :-)

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Post #10 Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:38 pm 
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Having a good time at the Cotsen so far! I lost my first game on time, but I believe I had a good position. My opponent said he "stole" the win, but time is a part of the game. I won the next two games. Hoping to win two tomorrow for a 4-1 record, but we'll see.

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Post #11 Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:43 pm 
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I lost this morning. I feel good and bad at the same time that it was due to a silly mistake in the late middle game. I think I wanted to Winn too much, and that made me overconfident and greedy.

One more game to go, and since my chances of winning my division are gone, I will take it easy and try to have fun.

The only good thing about losing is that it relieves some pressure. 3-2 would be better than 2-3, but the score is average enough for me to relax.

Maybe this tournament can serve as motivation to study.

Anyway, round is starting. Here I go!

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Post #12 Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:06 pm 
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Won the last game for a record of 3-2. Ok, I guess, given my expectations going in.

It was a fun weekend. I'll post pictures later.

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Post #13 Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:53 pm 
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Kirby,

What were the time settings for each match?

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40 mins. + ( 30 secs x 3 )

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Post #15 Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:39 am 
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40 mins. + ( 30 secs x 3 )


Yeah, I lost my first game by time. All in all, I feel OK about my performance, given: (1) My lack of serious study, recently; (2) the things going on in my personal life.

It was nice to take a break from reality and play in a tournament for a weekend :-)

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