10/08/2017 – El 104 Campeonato Británico terminó el domingo pasado en la localidad galesa de Llandudno. Gawain Jones, consiguió su su segundo título, tras derrotar a Luke McShane en la final de los desempates, ya que ambos junto a David Howell y Craig Hanley habían terminado empatados con 7/9. En la prueba femenina, Jovanka Houska se ciñó nuevamente la corona. John Nunn es el campeón de veteranos supra-50. Fotografía: David Thomas (Web del torneo)
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Llandudno es una localidad balnearia situada en el norte de Gales, cerca de los bastiones industriales ingleses en Liverpool, Manchester y Leeds, lo que le da una gran área de captación de público. Los campeonatos británicos se disputan como un gran festival de ajedrez con muchas competiciones para distintas categorías de edad, nivel de fuerza y sexo.
El primer premio de la prueba absoluta este año fue de 10.000 libras. 5000 libras se llevó el subcampeón y 2500 el tercero. La mujer mejor clasificada recibió 1000 libras esterlinas.
La prueba absoluta reunió a un centenar de ajedrecistas, con 13 GM y 2 WGM.
Luke McShane tuvo el mejor arranquecon 5.5 puntos en 6 rondas. En la ronda 7 entabló con Daniel Gormally y fue superado por John Emms, que derrotó a Jonathan Hawkins. Gawain Jones logró el punto completo contra Jovanka Houska y formó un duo de perseguidores con Nicholas Pert, ambos con 5,5 puntos.
En la penúltima ronda, John Emms y Luke McShane entablaron, mientras que Gawain Jones ganó el enfrentamiento contra Nick Pert.
Un repertorio de ataque para las negras basado en la defensa Francesa a cargo de Nick Pert, que condensa en 7 horas de vídeo toda su experiencia con esa apertura en favor de los espectadores.
Así que 3 jugadores se plantaron en la última ronda con 6,5 puntos. McShane y Jones entablaron. David Howell venció a John Emms e igualó con McShane y Jones. A ellos se sumó Craig Henley que derrotó a Zhou Yang-fan.
Los 4 jugadores que terminaron empatados con 7 puntos, disputaron tandas eliminatorias. McShane eliminó a Howell 2:0 y Jones hizo lo mismo con Henley. En la final se impuso Gawain Jones por 1,5:0,5.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
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