Hi chessfans,
yesterday rounds 13 to 16 of the HCT were played, and again all game were played on schedule!
Results
| Round 13 | ||
|---|---|---|
| @eniolw | 1:0 | @sawko |
| @samostically | 1:0 | @vasigo |
| @b0s | 0:1 | @pereu4ivatel |
| @deadleaf | 1:0 | @anomadsoul |
| @vjap55 | 1:0 | @falcout |
| @stayoutoftherz | 1:0 | @rodrook |
| Round 14 | ||
| @vasigo | 0:1 | @sawko |
| @b0s | 0:1 | @jaki01 |
| @anomadsoul | 0:1 | @samostically |
| @falcout | 0:1 | @pereu4ivatel |
| @rodrook | 1:0 | @deadleaf |
| @stayoutoftherz | 0:1 | @vjap55 |
| Round 15 | ||
| @eniolw | 1:0 | @vasigo |
| @sawko | 1:0 | @anomadsoul |
| @jaki01 | 1:0 | @falcout |
| @samostically | 1:0 | @rodrook |
| @pereu4ivatel | 1:0 | @stayoutoftherz |
| @deadleaf | 0:1 | @vjap55 |
| Round 16 | ||
| @b0s | 0:1 | @eniolw |
| @anomadsoul | 1:0 | @vasigo |
| @rodrook | 0:1 | @sawko |
| @stayoutoftherz | 1:0 | @jaki01 |
| @vjap55 | ½:½ | @samostically |
| @deadleaf | 1:0 | @pereu4ivatel |
In round 13 already a key game happened: the clash between the two co-leaders @eniolw and @sawko whereby @eniolw could win in a really wild game full of tactics! Please check it out for yourself!
In round 14 @rodrook could surprisingly beat @deadleaf who with Black had blundered Qf7 (probably in an attempt to take twice on g6 and eliminate the annoying knight).
But @rodrook cold-blooded punished that move by just mating his opponent.
White to mate in latest 3:
https://lichess.org/ztfE6k2R#72
And in round 16 there was also a pretty crazy game between @vjap55 (white) and @samostically.
White came out great after the opening and was completely winning, but after many wild tactics there was this situation where 2 pieces of white were hanging. Can you find a way to defend both?
White to move and keep his advantage.
https://lichess.org/a9fz83vN#66
In the game (in time scramble) @vjap55 had tried Re1+ Kf7 (otherwise Bf6x with attack on h8) but then continued with Bf6x and after Rd3x+ Ke4 lost his advantage due to the sneaky Re8+
The game ultimately ended piecefully.
Other than that mostly the favorites could take home their full points, with one exception. I was able to beat @jako01 with the white pieces which saved my day, after having lost the return matches against @vjap55 and @pereu4ivatel.
The cross-table:
Standings
After 16 rounds still @eniolw and @sawko share the same number of points but @eniolw had played one round less and - after his 100% score today - is therefore leading with 13 points out of 14. Closely behind is @sawko with 13 points out of 15, followed by @vjap55 with 12/15 as 3rd and @samostically with 11,5/15 as 4th.
I would say all 4 have still chances for the title but @eniolw is clearly on fire at the moment and for sure hard to overcome.
The remaining two tournament days will be the crucial ones, with 5 rounds to be played out per day. Don´t miss them!
See you next Friday - and as always keep practicing!
Beautiful report. Interesting games yesterday. I almost lost against @anomadsoul. I luckily escaped with a draw against @vjap55
Btw, this season is very quick.
That would've been a great upset!
Thanks. Yes, it is, 6 weeky only. Let´s see if next time more players dare to participate. In the meantime to start the games by oneself is already routine, isn´t it :)
Yup, great understanding between all the players. It's nice. Surprisingly we've had upsets too.
I'll do more tactics definitely 😂😂
I made a snapshot in my recent puzzle post :)
It's been quite a wild performance for me in HCT. It's over for me, at least.
Good job @rodrook :)
Best of luck to @eniolw and @sawko and rest of the players for the tournament.
Thanks @deadleaf, it's been hard to get wins this season.
Blitz is crazy hahaha the final rounds are ultimately important. I can't share posts now since my laptop is broken so I hope to be more active streaming next season !PIZZA
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