The Czech Open is now finished, and, all-in-all, it went well. I finished on 4.5/9 (my pre-tournament aim) against opposition ranging from 2035 to 2151. This means that I’m expected to gain about 40 rating points, taking me up to ~2017 in the next FIDE rating list. I’ll post a few of my games when I get back to England.
A very good effort Will.
FANTASTIC EFFORT!! This is good news you’ve broken the expert mark, now that you’ve passed the pesky 2000 hurdle and beat a titled player (!) you can start towards that first goal of 2200 which is the halfway mark for GM . BTW thanks for posting and giving us somewhat regular updates, you do have a fan base that is cheering you on after all (all amateurs!) your training with the GM must be very helpful indeed! When’s the next tourney?
Awesome result! It’s too bad i couldn’t get to Pardubice :/ I hope you had some fun there as well, it’s said to have a great athmosphere, cheap and good food, and all of that jazz. Keep it up!