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LawrenceCooper wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:26 pm

Rhys Cumming wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 24, 2021 11:21 am

I believe Ravi was 2485 live before the tournament and is gaining 10.8 points, but has a lower rated opponent today so it won't be possible here but it probably sets him nicely for the first 4ncl. Despite our 0/3 start we now have a chance at finishing on a more than respectable 50% with a win today. Svidler's team (as I am sure they like to be called) look set to win the event unless they have a major hiccup. Aleeksenko has scored 5/5 for them; his win against Ragger from round 5 was a very impressive leela-esque hack which is well worth a look through.

As his 4NCL captain I'm tracking his rating progress. I believe that he is 2495.2 after gaining 19.4 in Northumbria & 10.8 in rounds 1-6. Today is an unfortunate team pairing, both for Ravi (He is playing for +2, -3 or -8 today and less importantly, can no longer make his 4th GM norm) and also for Conor who, I believe, can no longer make his final IM norm as his average will now be about 3 points too low with a win.

Best wishes also to Sussex Martlets.