Since the general chess thread is a little cluttered and some players didn't like the "spoilers" during the last team match I think it makes sense to open an extra lurker thread for this match.
This way players and lurkers who like to chat can join in here, while others can play their games undisturbed.
Match Link:
http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match?id=329032
The last pairing had two players above 2050 and two more above 1800, so it's at least a slight improvement.
And I have no doubt that the brave players of Team RB will defend our undefeated record! (if not we can still make fun of them in this thread
)
My predictions:
uberfish (1669) - Mitkis (1785) 1.5-0.5
If uberfish can get a wild game with lots of tactics he can win any game. However, he is not as strong in positional play, therefore I think he will have to concede one draw.
Makholm (1558) - HummingTheBlues (1752) 1-1
Makholm sometimes has great games, but also sometimes plays the occasional blunder, so I think this one will end 1-1
pindicator (1545) - franpedre (1757) 2-0
There is no doubt that pindicator is vastly underrated, while his tactical strength is only average, his superb positional understanding and solid play will net him 2 wins if he doesn't enter totally crazy positions.
regoarrarr (1507) - abeluchin (1676) 1-1
rego is a solid all around player with no particular strengths or weaknesses for his level of play, so I think this one is a tie.
Jkaen (1383) - KINGLOU (1669) 1-1
Jkaen's problem is technique, which means he gets great positions against much stronger players but has trouble converting them. If he keeps his cool he can win any game, but I don't think it will work in both games, so I am leaning towards 1-1.
DavidCorperial (1247) - a123xxsp (1633) 0.5-1.5
This is a matchup with a rather big rating difference. However, I am confident DavidCorperial can reach a draw in at least one of the games, maybe in both.
Total:
7 - 5 win for Team RB!
This way players and lurkers who like to chat can join in here, while others can play their games undisturbed.
Match Link:
http://www.chess.com/groups/team_match?id=329032
(October 25th, 2013, 08:30)Rowain Wrote: Looking at the ELO-rating of the opponents I'm not sure this pairing is so much better than the cancelled one
Good Luck folks
The last pairing had two players above 2050 and two more above 1800, so it's at least a slight improvement.
And I have no doubt that the brave players of Team RB will defend our undefeated record! (if not we can still make fun of them in this thread
)My predictions:
uberfish (1669) - Mitkis (1785) 1.5-0.5
If uberfish can get a wild game with lots of tactics he can win any game. However, he is not as strong in positional play, therefore I think he will have to concede one draw.
Makholm (1558) - HummingTheBlues (1752) 1-1
Makholm sometimes has great games, but also sometimes plays the occasional blunder, so I think this one will end 1-1
pindicator (1545) - franpedre (1757) 2-0
There is no doubt that pindicator is vastly underrated, while his tactical strength is only average, his superb positional understanding and solid play will net him 2 wins if he doesn't enter totally crazy positions.
regoarrarr (1507) - abeluchin (1676) 1-1
rego is a solid all around player with no particular strengths or weaknesses for his level of play, so I think this one is a tie.
Jkaen (1383) - KINGLOU (1669) 1-1
Jkaen's problem is technique, which means he gets great positions against much stronger players but has trouble converting them. If he keeps his cool he can win any game, but I don't think it will work in both games, so I am leaning towards 1-1.
DavidCorperial (1247) - a123xxsp (1633) 0.5-1.5
This is a matchup with a rather big rating difference. However, I am confident DavidCorperial can reach a draw in at least one of the games, maybe in both.
Total:
7 - 5 win for Team RB!
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