Prague Chess Festival 2021 - 14th to 20th June 2021

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Prague Chess Festival 2021 - 14th to 20th June 2021

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:11 pm

Thought this one might be worth mentioning just for the performance of "local hero" David Navara - who has lost his first three games! :shock:
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Post by Matt Bridgeman » Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:52 pm

...or maybe 4.

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Post by Paul Cooksey » Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:54 pm

Yes, horrible to see him so out of form. Another blunder that would embarrass a 150 today.

edit: although with hindsight, maybe watching with a computer meant I was overly harsh. Although still not clear to me he played into the line deliberately, even if he might get away with it

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Re: Prague Chess Festival 2021

Post by Chris Rice » Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:02 am

Not particularly great publicity for his new book! The Secret Ingredient to Winning at Chess.

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Re: Prague Chess Festival 2021 - 14th to 20th June 2021

Post by Matt Mackenzie » Fri Jun 18, 2021 7:05 pm

At least he managed to draw today.
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Post by Nick Burrows » Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:32 am

Meanwhile Shankland is crushing it. Typically, he's probably been working harder than his colleagues during the long pause. I hope he can sustain it, his unusual career trajectory is an inspiration.

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