Reykjavik Open: Live commentary by Nick Pert and Blair Connell

by ChessBase
4/3/2023 – The traditional Reykjavik Open is taking place from 29 March to 4 April at the Harpa Conference Centre in the Icelandic capital. Nicholas Pert, the 2021 British champion, is commentating a few of the rounds on Simon Williams’ Twitch channel. In rounds 6 and 8, he is joined by Blair Connell, with the duo focusing on the game of the ever-entertaining Ginger GM! | Photo: Official website
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Round 8 - Live

Chess enthusiast Gerd Densing in playing in Reykjavik and sent us a first-hand report from the beautiful playing venue. He had this to say about the organization:

As usual, the tournament is very well-organized. [...] As in previous years, an enjoyable social programme is spread over the tournament week in the form of an opening party, a pub quiz, a blitz tournament and a Golden Circle round trip.

Five rounds have been played in Iceland, and there is a fierce fight for first place. Saturday is a double-round day, with round 8 starting at 16.00 local time (18.00 CEST). Nicholas Pert, the 2021 British champion and an all-star FritzTrainer author, will be commentating along with Blair Connell on Simon William’s Twitch channel.

The duo will focus on the game of the ever-entertaining Ginger GM!

In this detailed “three-part” video series I take a look at a main line White system based on 1.d4. This series is aimed at the ambitious player who is looking to put maximum pressure on their opponent from the start of the game.

 
 
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