Life In 19x19
http://www.lifein19x19.com/

Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
http://www.lifein19x19.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=13684		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  Calvin Clark [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 9:50 am ]
Post subject:  Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Cotsen Open

I'll only be able to attend Saturday, since I will fly back to be at my daughter's piano recital.
Author:  Kirby [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
I am strongly considering, but haven't bought tickets, yet. As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week. If the result doesn't imply a hospital stay next weekend, I will very likely attend.

My goal will be to not lose all of my games. I have been very distracted lately, and have not studied at all recently (despite grandiose plans).

My biggest motivation for attendance will be the social aspect, since I already missed congress.

Hopefully, I'll see you there!
Author:  hyperpape [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Kirby wrote:
As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week.
Best of luck with whatever you're waiting for.
Author:  DrStraw [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
hyperpape wrote:
Kirby wrote:
As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week.
Best of luck with whatever you're waiting for.


With any luck he doesn't need luck.
Author:  Kirby [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Thanks :-)

Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure ;-)
Author:  DrStraw [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Kirby wrote:
Thanks :-)

Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure ;-)


Well, if you don't I will play you a game on DGS. I am on one of my worst streaks in years. :sad:
Author:  ez4u [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
hyperpape wrote:
Kirby wrote:
As you may know, I'm waiting on a medical result early this week.
Best of luck with whatever you're waiting for.

Second that!
Author:  Kirby [ Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
DrStraw wrote:
Kirby wrote:
Thanks :-)

Things will work out, I'm sure. Will I be able to win a game this weekend? Not so sure ;-)


Well, if you don't I will play you a game on DGS. I am on one of my worst streaks in years. :sad:


Sure, we should do that either way :-)

Anyway, anyone else coming next weekend?
Author:  Kirby [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Confirmed :salute:

I will be there. I registered by the Tuesday, October 20th preregistration deadline... whatever that means :-)
Author:  Kirby [ Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Having a good time at the Cotsen so far! I lost my first game on time, but I believe I had a good position. My opponent said he "stole" the win, but time is a part of the game. I won the next two games. Hoping to win two tomorrow for a 4-1 record, but we'll see.
Author:  Kirby [ Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
I lost this morning. I feel good and bad at the same time that it was due to a silly mistake in the late middle game. I think I wanted to Winn too much, and that made me overconfident and greedy.

One more game to go, and since my chances of winning my division are gone, I will take it easy and try to have fun.

The only good thing about losing is that it relieves some pressure. 3-2 would be better than 2-3, but the score is average enough for me to relax.

Maybe this tournament can serve as motivation to study.

Anyway, round is starting. Here I go!
Author:  Kirby [ Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Won the last game for a record of 3-2. Ok, I guess, given my expectations going in.

It was a fun weekend. I'll post pictures later.
Author:  Drew [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Any L19ers going to the Cotsen Open next weekend?
Kirby,

What were the time settings for each match?
Author:  EdLee [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:07 pm ]
Post subject: 
40 mins. + ( 30 secs x 3 )
Author:  Kirby [ Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re:
EdLee wrote:
40 mins. + ( 30 secs x 3 )


Yeah, I lost my first game by time. All in all, I feel OK about my performance, given: (1) My lack of serious study, recently; (2) the things going on in my personal life.

It was nice to take a break from reality and play in a tournament for a weekend :-)
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/