John J. wrote:
how to look real stupid by playing with a rook down against a GM in
the US Championship.

At least IM Schneider (not actually a GM yet, even given the 2500+
rating) probably didn't have to think too hard about the rest of the
game. The real problem here is that, in the event of a tie-break,
Schneider will be severely penalized for having played a low-rated
player who isn't going to win any games.

But don't be too hard on Cottrell -- I'd be nervous as hell if I were
a 1700 playing in a national championship, probably playing an IM for
the first time in a serious game.


[WhiteTeam "United States"]
[BlackTeam "United States"]
[WhiteTeamCountry "USA"]
[BlackTeamCountry "USA"]

(BTW, Those headers shouldn't be there as the US Championship isn't a
team competition.)


Dave.

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