Christopher Kreuzer wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:25 amEarly win for Emms after an awful blunder from David Cummings.
White to move. (Black's last was Re7 defending b7)
He's doing a Sadler, scoring most of the wins!
Christopher Kreuzer wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:25 amEarly win for Emms after an awful blunder from David Cummings.
His win against the USA was certainly crucial and he has a very decent +3 on boards 1 and 2. The team has won nine other games though so it's very much a team effort.
Another country heard from ( in a good way! ). Thanks.Ian Findlay wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:58 pmJames is up a pawn in 2 rooks and knight vs 2 rooks and bishop. James has the knight. James is probably winning.
Here is an analysis of the present situation and how it's likely to look before pairing the last round.Mick Norris wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:00 pmGreat result today; hope for another tomorrow, and USA winning or drawing pairings
There are 8 teams on 10 points rankings, so there may be other possible final round opponents than Germany 1
Early signs are encouraging for the USA with both whites looking promising and the black's comfortable. England's only concern is Jim seemingly missing 17 Rxd6 winning a pawn but hopefully the others can cancel out and overcome the potential damage on that board. Board 1 is certainly promising but I won't tempt fate by talking up our chances too much.Christopher Kreuzer wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:37 pmNine rounds, isn't it? So a win in round 8 would guarantee a medal, and if the USA can beat (or draw) with Lasker, then England 1 would be leading going into the final round. Surely England 1 will play Germany 1 in the final round?