[blind-chess] Re: Spring-Summer Theme Tournament Proposal
- From: Rebecca Blaevoet <amrywoddyddiauheulog@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: blind-chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:28:49 +0000
Well I love the english opening so I'm all for it.
Rebecca
On 2011-02-24, at 2:51 AM, R Dinger wrote:
> Hello Chessers,
>
> The Fall-Winter Theme Tournament begins its last round March 1 and soon will
> be completed. Since you will then have nothing to do, I am planning another
> theme tournament to keep you busy.
>
> I am thinking of offering another Quad format theme tournament beginning
> April 1 after conclusion of the Fall-Winter Theme. I am proposing focusing
> on the English Opening with three variations.
>
> Round 1 and 4 Symmetrical ECO A30s 1. c4 c5
> Round 2 and 5 Reverse Sicilian ECO A20s 1. c4 e5
> Round 3 and 6 Other ECO A10s 1. c4 anything but c5 or e5.
>
> Quad divisions will be grouped by your Elo rating on March 15 and competition
> will begin April 1, 2011, the first anniversary of the blind-chess list.
> Each player would play each side of each selected opening twice, once each
> color this time with the same opponent. I am leaning toward 1... Nf6 or 1...
> e6 for the other selection, but I am open to suggestions from the players.
>
> I think this would be an instructive opening for all players to study and try
> out. If you would like to enter or have suggestions please post to the list.
>
> Richard
>
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