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October 27, 2011 22:28 pm
I was too exhausted to update after my round seven game. Black against Tal Baron, another young IM who has a rating above 2500. I expected him to play 1.e4 but he surprised me with 1.d4 when I decided to repeat the Dutch. He played the 2.Nc3...
October 16, 2011 1:01 am
Our tour started at 11.30am and would finish roughly 12 hours later. It was a long day, but an amazing adventure. Our guide was Jon, who was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about all things especially geology. He is also one of...
October 12, 2011 23:37 pm
We arrived back in England earlier today and, after a slight delay at the airport picking up an errant scarf, I travelled home and Sue off to work. We were both rather exhausted as we managed less than five hours sleep last night (in search of...
October 05, 2011 13:50 pm
Last night I made my début for the Drunken Knights in the Surrey Border League. I actually played a couple of rapid games for them last year while I was filming the Killer Grand Prix DVD. Be sure to check out Simon’s website; his recent...
October 03, 2011 22:03 pm
I’ve just returned home from Galway. I believe the last time I played was in 2007 according to the trophy – I managed a win that time too
I arrived in Galway on Thursday and played an 18 board simultaneous display at the Galway Bridge club. As...
October 01, 2011 19:14 pm
Gawain is currently on 3/3 with one more round to play today starting at 7pm local time. You can check out the live games though are down at the moment. I can’t seem to find a results page but will try and keep you updated with what I know....
October 01, 2011 7:47 am
WHO: Kamsky, Gata (2756) Vs. Svidler, Peter (2740) This knockout tournament was played in Khanty-Mansiysk in Siberia. Gata Kamsky is currently the highest rated player in the USA but originally came from Novokuznetsk in the USSR and so arguably...
September 29, 2011 14:10 pm
Hi everyone. Just a very quick update to let you know I’m still kicking! Just in Northern Ireland at my parents’ place now but about to head down to Galway where I’m doing a simul this evening and then playing the weekender which starts on the...
September 25, 2011 18:28 pm
Hey again people. Sorry for another delay in posting. Since getting back from Rome I’ve been recharging my batteries ready for my extremely hectic next seven weeks. I’m off to Northern Ireland to see my parents and brothers, and of course old...
September 12, 2011 16:38 pm
I arrived back at home in London at 1am this morning so this is the first time I’ve had to write an update. The last round was a 10am start, and after a few hours sleep, breakfast, a quick bit of preparation and packing I managed to arrive at the...
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Hello Twitter! I'm looking for a London-based job in the media and marketing sector. I'm personable, literate and immediately available.
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Spending the week in Northern Ireland spending time with the family and attempting to learn how to drive. 1st lesson and car in one piece!
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@GMGawain Chess on Toast - Game of the Day (4NCL - Adams v Fressinet) t.co/xSma6TjvEP
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Updated website with a report on the Italian Team Champs from last week.t.co/CbzfZCGEYC Wrote it earlier but such a hectic week!
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@HongKongJohn A windows and an apple sticker? Surely the computer explodes in confusion?
