Author: Dennis Mays
Master Game Analysis on ChessGoals YouTube Channel
Master Matt Jensen analyzes his hard fought game with Master Thompson played in the final round of the September Slow Quads on his ChessGoals YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessGoals. He demonstrates how he analyzes games first without a computer and later checks his analysis with Stockfish.
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Rochester Chess, Tuesday, September 28.
SWISS AND QUADS: The final round of the September 2021 Slow Swiss will be held on Tuesday, September 28. Isaac Sellon and Steve Lange both have 3-0 scores and will be playing against one another for first place. Games start at 6:30 PM. Alternative dates and times can be negotiated if both players agree and they inform me ahead of time. Spectators are welcome.
Master Matt Jensen and Master Thompson tied for first place in the top quad with 2.5 points each that included their hard-fought draw in the final round. Soren Wiedmann continued his winning streak by finishing with a perfect 3-0 score in the second quad. The prizes were $40 for first place in the quads.
Site: Mayo Clinic Harwick Building, South Cafeteria, 201 3rd Avenue SW, Rochester, MN. Park for free on the street after 5 PM or in a nearby parking ramp. Participants must be free of COVID symptoms and wear a mask. If you have not already done so, please get vaccinated for the safety of all.
Other attendees are invited to play in the casual quads.
POP-UP CHESS ON PEACE PLAZA: The final session of Pop-up Chess will be held on peace plaza, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, on September 28. Stop by anytime and play chess in the fresh air.
ROCHESTER CHESS THIS WEEK
Rochester Chess 2021 Slow Swiss will continue this week on September 21 at the Harwick Cafeteria. Round 3 pairings are below. Games start at 6:30 PM unless other arrangements are make by the players and they notify me. The 3rd and final round of the Slow Quads also will be played. An awards ceremony will follow.
Pop-up Chess on Peace Plaza will be hosted by Rochester Chess on Tuesday, September 21, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM. Stop by anytime for some chess in the fresh air.