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Written by Andres D Hortillosa on
Wed, May 14 2008 (17:12)
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Baniel and Drake settled the game peacefully in just ten moves. Both are assured of spots in the team with three rounds left to go. A tense game developed between Duke and King. Both are new to All-Army Chess and instead of halving the point early, both decided to fight for the point. This strategy benefits one and hurts the other. Veteran players over time have adopted a strategy, borne out of experience, guaranteeing a spot in the top six. The strategy involves playing to draw against equal or stronger opposition and play to win against weaker opponents. |
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Written by Andres D Hortillosa on
Wed, May 14 2008 (12:18)
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The struggle between Baniel and Drake will be a fight for second place. The game to watch is Duke vs. King. Both players will be motivated to draw if they want to enhance their chances for making the team but we shall see how this particular contest plays out. The last four rounds will be more about trying to make the team now. |
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Written by Andres D Hortillosa on
Wed, May 14 2008 (11:44)
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This year’s invitees to the annual championship are listed below. Other top Army players like SSG Rudy Tia (seven-time champion), LTC David Hater and LTC Michael Cerezo were not in attendance. 1LT Arthur Macaspac
Fort Dix, NJ
CPT Christopher Pitts
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Chief, Health Physics WBAMC
Fort Bliss, TX
SPC Jhonel B. Baniel
C Co LRMC
Landstuhl, Germany
COL Michael Donovan
National Nuclear Security Agency, NA-16
Dept of Energy, Wash DC
SGT Darryl L. West
377th TSC, G6 Section
Camp Amfjer, Kuwait
SPC Sherwin Duke
Armament Aviation Electrician
Fort Campbell, KY
PVT David Corona
PACOM
Fort Lewis, WA
PFC Christopher King
EWS Operator
Camp Casey, South Korea
SGT Christopher Floto
Second class Driver
Fort Schafter, HI
SGT Christopher Drake
HUMINT Collector
Fort Bragg, NC
SGT Daniel Fissel
CENTCOM Desk NCO
Fort Bragg, NC
PVT Derek Shepherd
767th EOD Co
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Written by Andres D Hortillosa on
Wed, May 14 2008 (11:28)
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Macaspac and Pitts finished their games fairly quickly. Both are entertaining games especially Pitts'. He was behind two pawns but West’s 19…d5 was an error. He underestimated and reacted poorly to Pitts’ king-side aggression. Allowing the queen to stay on g5 allowed the knight fork on h5. West seemed oblivious to the threat because he recaptured on f6 with the queen instead of the rook which would just cost him an exchange. |
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Written by Andres D Hortillosa on
Tue, May 13 2008 (19:16)
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Macaspac won as I predicted. Now, he is 6-0. His path to the crown is now set. He just has to avoid accidents in the remaining five rounds. Drake is now clearly second. Baniel and Pitts follow in third and fourth places, respectively. |
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Written by Andres D Hortillosa on
Tue, May 13 2008 (17:05)
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Drake won against Pitts. Drake is now in clear second place. Baniel vs. Macaspac was fairly even but now Macaspac has some serious winning chances. Baniel seemed to have overestimated his chances in a drawn game. Now, he is fighting for a draw. |
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