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Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:50 am
by Calvin Clark
Cotsen OpenI'll only be able to attend Saturday, since I will fly back to be at my daughter's piano recital.
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:36 am
by Kirby
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!
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:32 pm
by hyperpape
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.
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:44 pm
by DrStraw
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.
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:52 pm
by Kirby
Thanks
Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:33 pm
by DrStraw
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.
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:51 pm
by ez4u
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!
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:56 pm
by Kirby
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?
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:56 pm
by Kirby
Confirmed
I will be there. I registered by the Tuesday, October 20th preregistration deadline... whatever that means
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:38 pm
by Kirby
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.
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:43 pm
by Kirby
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!
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:06 pm
by Kirby
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.
Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:53 pm
by Drew
Kirby,
What were the time settings for each match?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:07 pm
by EdLee
40 mins. + ( 30 secs x 3 )
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:39 am
by Kirby
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