Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?

Calvin Clark · Post by **Calvin Clark** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:50 am

Cotsen Open

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

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:36 am

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!

hyperpape · Post by **hyperpape** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:32 pm

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.

DrStraw · Post by **DrStraw** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:44 pm

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.

With any luck he doesn't need luck.

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:52 pm

Thanks

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

DrStraw · Post by **DrStraw** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:33 pm

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:

ez4u · Post by **ez4u** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:51 pm

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!

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:56 pm

DrStraw wrote:
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.

Sure, we should do that either way :-)

Anyway, anyone else coming next weekend?

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:56 pm

Confirmed

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

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:38 pm

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.

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:43 pm

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!

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:06 pm

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.

Drew · Post by **Drew** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:53 pm

Kirby,

What were the time settings for each match?

EdLee · Post by **EdLee** » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:07 pm

40 mins. + ( 30 secs x 3 )

Kirby · Post by **Kirby** » Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:39 am

EdLee wrote: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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