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Skopje turned out to be quite an entertaining place
Since I mentioned Fischer in the first part of the Karpos Open report, and because he did play in Skopje in 1972, I remember a famous statement of the legendary champion: “I do not believe in psychology but in good moves!”
Practice has proven that the bishop is the most reliable piece to play with during the game
In search for the million dollar move
Effective action with quiet reflection
Getting into the chess zone is always recommended
Emil Zhezhov, a true chess lover and my opponent in the first round. Chess is such an incredible
game, as one gets the chance to meet various and interesting characters.
Now the question is: wasn't it psychology that deprived Svetushkin of the tournament win after having been in the lead all the way until the last day, displaying dynamic, active, refreshing and simply beautiful chess? Or was it Kiril Georgiev’s fighting spirit which yielded him the last round win against the Moldavian leader at 9:30 AM?
This final game has probably left a scar for White...
Svetushkin - Georgiev
And the sole winner is: Kiril Georgiev!
Despite my “short castle “ in the final two rounds (double 0 on the score table) I am satisfied with my escape from the chess hibernation. I played effervescent chess, inspired by the local people’s character and apart from invaluable experience I also gained some rating… The same applies to the weather conditions: coming from the Dutch winter I landed in a dream-like 28 degrees Centigrade summertime!
I am like a plant, I need my sun! Even if it is too hot, better with than without
History has proven Macedonians as true fighters, able to recover from the hardest blows and to emerge stronger than before. In 1963 a devastating earthquake destroyed the whole city of Skopje and people had to operate a complete “refresh “ starting the game again from “square one”.
Skopje's new neo-classical splendor has triggered quite some debates and although opinions
may be divided, I think the capital has a character during day and...
...nighttime.
Not to mention they do like tourists too!
Building up its historical image, the capital decided to go baroque, where statues and art are omnipresent, perhaps a bit overwhelming at times... and yet, it does make for a different Skopje (don't we all want to be special and unique?!).
The heart of the city
There is some magic going on around, as cameras keep on snapping like never before!
I felt that it is "another type" of city with "another type" of people, who actually cannot supress a smile either on the street or at the chess board.
Some of the best moments are hidden in the little things... we spoke Romanian
Probably I mentioned by now that Macedonians do enjoy their time, off and...
… on the chess board too!
The fight for the main prizes was tough but so was the one for the ladies section!
Sabrina Vega Gutierrez took the ladies prize!
Sabrina Vega Gutierrez – Ivanov
Another game that I found worth replaying was:
Djukic - Neeloptal
But time has come to focus on my tomorrow’s game in Jersey… So: until the next article!
A lovely farewell that has me missing Skopje already
Your author, Alina L'Ami, will be back with more news soon!
Rk | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Pts | TB | Perf | rtg+/- | |
1 | 5 | GM | Georgiev Kiril | BUL | 2631 | 7.5 | 48,5 | 2706 | 8,7 |
2 | 11 | GM | Svetushkin Dmitry | MDA | 2562 | 7.0 | 50,0 | 2665 | 12,5 |
3 | 13 | GM | Dvirnyy Danyyil | ITA | 2555 | 7.0 | 48,5 | 2607 | 6.8 |
4 | 2 | GM | Markus Robert | SRB | 2651 | 7.0 | 47.5 | 2645 | 0,5 |
5 | 15 | GM | Mastrovasilis Athanasios | GRE | 2538 | 7.0 | 47.5 | 2568 | 4,3 |
6 | 9 | GM | Saric Ante | CRO | 2587 | 7.0 | 46.0 | 2597 | 2,5 |
7 | 31 | GM | Neelotpal Das | IND | 2457 | 7.0 | 44,0 | 2561 | 14,6 |
8 | 4 | GM | Romanov Evgeny | RUS | 2635 | 7.0 | 43,5 | 2633 | 0,9 |
9 | 26 | IM | Ali Marandi Cemil Can | TUR | 2473 | 7.0 | 41,0 | 2476 | 2,4 |
10 | 12 | GM | Nikolov Momchil | BUL | 2559 | 6.5 | 50,0 | 2610 | 7.7 |
11 | 1 | GM | Ivanisevic Ivan | SRB | 2651 | 6.5 | 50,0 | 2586 | -5,1 |
12 | 3 | GM | Perunovic Milos | SRB | 2641 | 6.5 | 49,0 | 2610 | -1,6 |
13 | 14 | GM | Maiorov Nikita | BLR | 2547 | 6.5 | 47.0 | 2547 | 1,6 |
14 | 20 | GM | Milanovic Danilo | SRB | 2485 | 6.5 | 46.5 | 2558 | 10,4 |
15 | 27 | IM | Enchev Ivajlo | BUL | 2470 | 6.5 | 45,5 | 2505 | 6.4 |
16 | 44 | FM | Livaic Leon | CRO | 2380 | 6.5 | 43,0 | 2458 | 22,8 |
17 | 33 | IM | Kanmazalp Ogulcan | TUR | 2444 | 6.5 | 42,0 | 2394 | -2,3 |
18 | 39 | Radovanovic Nikola | SRB | 2395 | 6.5 | 41,5 | 2359 | -1,5 | |
19 | 29 | IM | Annaberdiev Meilis | TKM | 2460 | 6.0 | 49,0 | 2495 | 6.5 |
20 | 40 | IM | Berzinsh Roland | LAT | 2394 | 6.0 | 48,5 | 2468 | 10,0 |
21 | 24 | GM | Nedev Trajko | MKD | 2474 | 6.0 | 47.5 | 2506 | 5,8 |
22 | 16 | GM | Kovacevic Aleksandar | SRB | 2520 | 6.0 | 47.0 | 2541 | 4,1 |
23 | 62 | Gokerkan Cem Kaan | TUR | 2295 | 6.0 | 47.0 | 2519 | 95,2 | |
24 | 42 | GM | Abramovic Bosko | SRB | 2388 | 6.0 | 45,5 | 2493 | 14,1 |
25 | 25 | GM | Sundararajan Kidambi | IND | 2474 | 6.0 | 45,5 | 2446 | -1,2 |
26 | 32 | IM | Vojinovic Goran | SRB | 2449 | 6.0 | 45,0 | 2498 | 7.7 |
27 | 6 | GM | Kozul Zdenko | CRO | 2600 | 6.0 | 44,5 | 2492 | -10,3 |
28 | 30 | IM | Firat Burak | TUR | 2460 | 6.0 | 44,5 | 2446 | 1,0 |
29 | 17 | GM | Blagojevic Dragisa | MNE | 2509 | 6.0 | 44,0 | 2394 | -10,9 |
30 | 46 | IM | Konguvel Ponnuswamy | IND | 2368 | 6.0 | 43,5 | 2367 | 2,0 |