{"id":2811,"date":"2024-10-29T03:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T03:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/piermontchess.com\/?p=2811"},"modified":"2024-10-29T03:08:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T03:08:49","slug":"october-classic-day-2-recap-and-select-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piermontchess.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/29\/october-classic-day-2-recap-and-select-games\/","title":{"rendered":"October Classic Day 2 recap and Select Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Day two saw an increase in drama going into round 4. There were multiple possible outcomes. Melchol S., Mike D., and Julian W had 2 pts each. Damian B. Mike D., and Artem A. had 2.5 each!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mike withdrew from round 4 leaving Damian, and Artem at the top with 2.5 pts. If either drew their round 4 match they would tie for first place. If either won, they would win the tournament outright edging out the others with that extra half point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melchol, Julian and Joe all need wins for a chance to win or tie for first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As fate would have it Melchol defeated Artem, and Damian and Julian drew, and Joe won his match. And so there was a 3 way tie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the final standings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And Anna and Tom split the Best under 800. Tom played very well, lasting into end games with Billy Z. and Alex L. and drawing with Anna K.! And Anna and Billy also played a very impressive closed Sicilian that neither were very familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congrats to all the players and thanks for coming out! It was a blast! Many players reported how much fun they had. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select Games from The Piermont October Classic 2024<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Anna K vs. Billy Z<\/h2>\n\n\n\n