8/1/2011 – The Darwin Strategic British Chess Championships are taking in Sheffield. After six rounds the top GMs are comfortably in the lead. There are also many other events taking place: seniors, under 2000, 1800, 1400; U16, U14, U13, U12, U11, U10, U9, and, most enchanting of all, the U8 section. Top games are being commented by Andrew Martin in all-you-can-eat video coverage.
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The
98th Darwin Strategic British Championships are taking place in Ponds Forge, Sheffield,
from July 25th to August 6th 2011. Top seeds are Michael Adams, Nigel Short,
David Howell and Gawain Jones, making this the strongest national championship
in history. The Championship is also hosting events for seniors, U2000, U1800,
U1600, U1400, British U16, U14, U13, U12, U11, U10, U9, U8, the Major Open,
Five Day Open (a.m. and p.m.) Weekenders and Rapid Plays.
The Championship games are held as seven hour sessions: 100 minutes for 40
moves followed by 50 minutes for 20 moves, then 15 minutes for the remaining
moves with 30 seconds cumulative increment for each move starting from first
move. Play starts at 2:15 p.m. British time = 15:15h on the European continent
and 9:15 a.m. New York.
After six rounds (Sunday was a rest day) top seeds Michael Adams and Nigel
Short, together with Gawain Jones, are in the lead with 5.0/6 points and performances
of 2700+.
Nigel Short in round six game against IM Jonathan Hawkins (Nigel won
in 66)
A key round six game: Michael Adams vs David Howell (Adams won in 54 moves)
GM Stephen Gordon in his round six game against IM Jovanka Houska (she won in
86)
Jovanka Houska vs GM Peter Wells in round five (draw in 36)
WFM Maria S Yurenok, rated 2090, performing at 2152
The games are being broadcast live on the official web site and on the
chess server Playchess.com.
If you are not a member you can download a free Playchess client there
and get immediate access. You can also use ChessBase
11 or any of our Fritz
compatible chess programs.
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