2004/2005 Lidums Australian Open

[Bill Gletsos]

No man . . . you went further. You suggested that your mob is more trustworthy to the GM than the unmentionable.

Did he really?
If you followed the original discussions on this board about Johansen's participation it just seemed the previous organsier and he could not come to a mutually acceptable arrangement.
gg's comment simply implies there was no such issue with the Darryl and the new organisers.

And look, jenni's calling the unmentionable names! Nasty . . .

Incorrect.
Anyone who follows Harry Potter knows that the term "he who shall not be mentioned" is Lord Voldemort.

[george]

Hi All,

The reason I had to post about David C here and in the Newsletter is that for some reason and I dont know why a number of persons contacted me re participation in the Open asking specifically if David was in any way involved they would not come - mind you there may be many people who may not come because David is not organising the events but as yet those persons have not contacted me.

Therefore as its my job to maximise participants I thought it would be a good idea to get the message out to make it very clear without inferring anything about anyone.

Regards
George

[george]

Hi All,

The three Italian players are being brought to this tournament by way of extra funding from Mr Grollo - he wanted Italian titled players and was willing to put extra resources to ensure such.

Only GM's are getting any financial assitance from the Tournament Budget to play in the Lidums Australian Open.

I hope this clarifies some issues for people - if IM's wish to discuss paid simuls , lectures etc please contact me I am trying to make this tournament as attractive to ALL players as the budget can support.

Regards
George Howard
Main Organiser Lidums Australian Open

[Kerry Stead]

Just an update on the performances of the Italians at the Olympiad:

IM Ennio Arlandi - 4.5/10 perf 2382
IM Carlo D'Amore - 8/10 perf 2579
IM Elena Sedina - 6.5/10 perf 2244
WFM Eleonora Ambrosi - 5.5/11 perf 2068

[Rincewind]

Just an update on the performances of the Italians at the Olympiad:

IM Ennio Arlandi - 4.5/10 perf 2382
IM Carlo D'Amore - 8/10 perf 2579
IM Elena Sedina - 6.5/10 perf 2244
WFM Eleonora Ambrosi - 5.5/11 perf 2068

Is that the open team? Fielding women on boards 3 and 4?

[Kerry Stead]

Is that the open team? Fielding women on boards 3 and 4?

Arlandi was board 3 for the Open team
D'Amore was board 4 for the Open team
Sedina was board 1 for the women's team
Ambrosi was board 2 for the women's team

D'Amore was =2nd on percentage score for board 4, although looks like on tie break (rating performance) he was 4th. Not sure if he got a medal or not. Kaidanov (USA) and Guseinov (Azerbaijan) also scored 8/10.

[george]

Hi Kerry,

Ambrossi is not coming the other have been confirmed and their flights booked.

WGM Sedina will be one of the two coaches coaching for Mercure patrons during the Junior.

George Howard

[george]

Hi All,

Please note Elena Sedina is a WGM as well as an IM.

George Howard

[eclectic]

Hi Kerry,

Ambrossi is not coming the other have been confirmed and their flights booked.

WGM Sedina will be one of the two coaches coaching for Mercure patrons during the Junior.

George Howard

are any negotiations underway re a replacement for ambrossi ?

eclectic

[Rincewind]

Arlandi was board 3 for the Open team
D'Amore was board 4 for the Open team
Sedina was board 1 for the women's team
Ambrosi was board 2 for the women's team

D'Amore was =2nd on percentage score for board 4, although looks like on tie break (rating performance) he was 4th. Not sure if he got a medal or not. Kaidanov (USA) and Guseinov (Azerbaijan) also scored 8/10.

Thanks for the clarification.

[Bill Gletsos]

Hi All,

Please note Elena Sedina is a WGM as well as an IM.

George Howard

The IM title is more impressive.

[george]

Bill your a stirrer!

George

[george]

Hi All,

No there is no replacement for Ambrosi. As I have stated a few times the finances to fund the Italians comes from Mercure/Grollo via an independent stream to the tournament funds.

I think they are happy to have less outgoings but still have Italian National chessplayers and give Mercure clients value added during the Juniors.

George Howard

[Ian Rout]

Bill your a stirrer!

George

Although this may be true, in this instance Bill isn't stirring, it's simply a fact (see FIDE Handbook) that an IM title requires better results.

[Bill Gletsos]

Although this may be true, in this instance Bill isn't stirring, it's simply a fact (see FIDE Handbook) that an IM title requires better results.

My point exactly.