10/29/2017 – On its way from Copenhagen to Miami the cruiser Norwegian Getaway stopped at the Azores, nine islands that formed by volcanic eruptions. The landscape seemed to have inspired the players who produced tense and exciting games. | Photo: Beltz
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Chess under the Volcano
When the cruiser "Norwegian Getaway" sailed from Copenhagen to Miami the sea was not always quiet. Neither were the games played in the tournament on board. With two rounds to go nine players had chances to win. Perhaps the participants were inspired by visiting the Azores. The nine islands which are the result of volcanic eruptions still show that they are seething within.
The "hot springs" still erupt high fountains of hot water. Yet the quiet surface of the lakes in the volcanoes makes the landscape look idyllic. But as the islanders say: "The volcanoes are not dead — they are only sleeping."
Geysers | Photo: Beltz
Very much alive was the fighting spirit of the players at the New in Chess Cup tournament organised by Jörg Hickl. At any rate, they fought hard after visiting the islands. With two rounds to go tournament leader Julius Moelvig (Denmark) was only one point ahead of the player on place nine.
The "game of the day" in round five was played by Julius Moelvig and Frank Wagner. It ended in a draw. A hard-fought draw. Frank Wagner (with Black) could have won on move 28, Julius Moelvig could have won on move 37.
Julius Moevig | Photo: Beltz
Moelvig-Wagner, after 28.Nf5
Black played 28.Rxg2. What would have been better?
A few moves later:
Moelvig-Wagner, Position after 36.Qh6
After 37.Rxb7 Qd2 the game soon ended in a draw. How could White win?
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