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**macavity** · 28-12-2007, 03:36 PM

Hi everyone,

In the second game, I believe that Zhao would have actually played 44...Kg6 which is miles better than Kg5, which is a blunder allowing White to win a piece by 45.Rf5+ and then after 45...Kh4 46.Rxe5 g3 47. Re8 to keep the extra piece and stop the pawn on g3

I might be wrong...... but I don't think so

Take care and God Bless, Macavity

**Captain Underpants** · 28-12-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiny Norman

Nah, no way Gunner, that sacrifice was Bxh6, not Bxh7!!

Paying 25 HCDs right there folks!

**Kevin Bonham** · 28-12-2007, 10:26 PM

With computer assistance, looks like 23.Bxh6!! indeed wins in Zhao's first game, but if Black puts up resistance White has a long and beautiful path to the victory.

Here is an example of what might have been had black put up a struggle:

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**Ian Murray** · 29-12-2007, 09:16 AM

At first blush 34...Bf8 looked like a possible escape route, with a new flight square for the king (e7) and the counter-threats of ...Re1# and ...Bxh6

However White sweeps all that aside with 35.Rf3+ Ke7 36.Rf7+ Kd6 37.Qxg6+ Re6 38.Qxe6#, all forced

**Ian Murray** · 29-12-2007, 09:47 PM

2½/3. Round 3:

[Event "CERRADO GM"]
[Site "Mondariz-Balneario"]
[Date "2007.12.28"]
[Round "3.1"]
[White "Zhao, Zong-Yuan"]
[Black "Hernando Rodrigo, Jose Maria"]
[Result "1/2-1/2"]
[ECO "A00"]
[WhiteElo "2491"]
[BlackElo "2359"]
[PlyCount "31"]
[EventDate "2007.12.26"]

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**Captain Underpants** · 29-12-2007, 09:52 PM

Well done!. Although I think it's a little unfair that Zhao had to play two people controlling the black pieces.

**Watto** · 31-12-2007, 01:41 AM

Nice news to come home to. After 4 rounds, Yuan is leading the tournament on 3.5/4...

**Ian Murray** · 31-12-2007, 02:35 AM

Yep, the Coffs Kid is in fine fettle

[Event "CERRADO GM"]
[Site "Mondariz-Balneario"]
[Date "2007.12.29"]
[Round "4.5"]
[White "Zhao, Zong-Yuan"]
[Black "Larino Nieto, David"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "A00"]
[WhiteElo "2491"]
[BlackElo "2428"]
[PlyCount "91"]
[EventDate "2007.12.26"]

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Ian_Rogers · 31-12-2007, 09:08 AM

4.5/5

**pax** · 31-12-2007, 11:04 AM

The kid is on fire. Beat previous tournament leader Larino and GM Movszisian to go to 4.5. Now only needs 2/4 for the norm - mind you, that 4 includes 3 GMs.

**pax** · 31-12-2007, 11:09 AM

[Event "CERRADO GM"]
[Site "Mondariz-Balneario"]
[Date "2007.12.30"]
[Round "5.2"]
[White "Movsziszian, Karen"]
[Black "Zhao, Zong-Yuan"]
[Result "0-1"]
[ECO "A00"]
[WhiteElo "2531"]
[BlackElo "2491"]
[PlyCount "98"]
[EventDate "2007.12.26"]

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**Ian Murray** · 31-12-2007, 11:16 AM

The first GM scalp:

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**Ian Murray** · 31-12-2007, 11:25 AM

Pipped at the post by Pax

**MichaelBaron** · 31-12-2007, 11:47 AM

I really hope Zhao does not "semi-retire" from chess after gaining his GM title. Wehave every reason to believe that his progress will go as far as the world's top 100!

**Watto** · 03-01-2008, 08:43 AM

Still leading the field on 5/6 having drawn the last one.

29-12-2007, 09:16 AM	#49
Ian Murray Gauchiste sinistrorso Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,332	What might have been At first blush 34...Bf8 looked like a possible escape route, with a new flight square for the king (e7) and the counter-threats of ...Re1# and ...Bxh6 However White sweeps all that aside with 35.Rf3+ Ke7 36.Rf7+ Kd6 37.Qxg6+ Re6 38.Qxe6#, all forced __________________ War does not determine who is right - only who is left - Bertrand Russell

29-12-2007, 09:52 PM	#51
Captain Underpants CC Grandmaster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Subtropical Brisbane, Australia Posts: 10,186	Well done!. Although I think it's a little unfair that Zhao had to play two people controlling the black pieces. __________________ Why not make friends with Junior ?

31-12-2007, 11:25 AM	#58
Ian Murray Gauchiste sinistrorso Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,332	Pipped at the post by Pax __________________ War does not determine who is right - only who is left - Bertrand Russell

31-12-2007, 11:47 AM	#59
MichaelBaron CC Grandmaster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,889	I really hope Zhao does not "semi-retire" from chess after gaining his GM title. Wehave every reason to believe that his progress will go as far as the world's top 100! __________________ Visit my chess Blog: http://australianchess.blogspot.com

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28-12-2007, 03:36 PM	#46
macavity CC Grandmaster Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,932	Hi everyone, In the second game, I believe that Zhao would have actually played 44...Kg6 which is miles better than Kg5, which is a blunder allowing White to win a piece by 45.Rf5+ and then after 45...Kh4 46.Rxe5 g3 47. Re8 to keep the extra piece and stop the pawn on g3 I might be wrong...... but I don't think so Take care and God Bless, Macavity

31-12-2007, 01:41 AM	#52
Watto CC Grandmaster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,443	Nice news to come home to. After 4 rounds, Yuan is leading the tournament on 3.5/4...

31-12-2007, 09:08 AM	#54
Ian_Rogers CC Grandmaster Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 168	4.5/5

31-12-2007, 11:04 AM	#55
pax CC Grandmaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,540	The kid is on fire. Beat previous tournament leader Larino and GM Movszisian to go to 4.5. Now only needs 2/4 for the norm - mind you, that 4 includes 3 GMs.

03-01-2008, 08:43 AM	#60
Watto CC Grandmaster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,443	Still leading the field on 5/6 having drawn the last one.

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