In view of the recent Gulf of Mexico disaster, I shouldn’t use any “slick” puns about Malone plucking victory from defeat last week against Bangor Wannabees to win the UCU league division two title, but I couldn’t help it! In the end, it all hinged on the excellent game below, where Ruben’s technique was as skilful and beautifully crafted as any of his namesake’s oil paintings. Perhaps this will be the “platform” for greater success next season. I hope I’m not being a “bore” but I hit a rich “vein” of humour! When Derek Truesdale won a 1980’s game, I said in the “Irish News” that “Derek lifted his game”-get it (Derek=derrick)!
Don’t forget the Summer Tournament every Wednesday starting tomorrow night at 7.45pm and the City of Belfast Tournament from Saturday May 15thto Sunday May 16th,both at Maynard Sinclair Pavilion, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast. Contact Mark Newman (tel.no.91-456638) and David McAlister (tel.no.92-638857) respectively for more details.
Finally, Anand leads Topalov 4-3 in Sofia after 3 consecutive draws-The first to 6.5 points wins the World Championship.
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3 comments:
A very interesting game for all who witnessed it.
19. ... Rad8? (Kh8 instead gives black a fine game)
20. g3? Nxf3! (black is winning because white has no intermezzo check with the subsequent pawn push)
A colourful Rubens masterpiece which was easel(y) the best game!
Good to see that Ulster Chess is still going well. 'Rookies' articles are nearly enough to drag an old 'patzer' back to the fold!
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