Games From the World Rapid and Blitz in 2017, with GM Finegold

December 14, 2018 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Chess Club and Scholastic Center of AtlantaFri, December 14, 2018 2:32pmURL:
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In this lecture GM Ben Finegold shows games played in the World Rapid and Blitz held in Saudi Arabia in 2017. All of the games discussed are under fifteen moves! This video was recorded on January 7, 2018.

Games Discussed:
Kokarev, Dmitry vs. Al Omary, Ahmed, World Rapid (2017)
Christiansen, Johan-Sebastian vs. Al Bargi, Hassan, World Rapid (2017)
Tissir, Mohamed vs. Al-Hajiri, Bader, World Rapid (2017)
Alzbiday, Nawal vs. Szczepkowska-Horowska, Karina, World Rapid Women (2017)
Karavade, Eesha vs. Hoolt, Sarah, World Rapid Women (2017)
Papp, Petra vs. Albzoor, Anwar, World Rapid Women (2017)
Malakhov, Vladimir vs. Bosiocic, Marin, World Blitz (2017)
Mammadova, Gulnar vs. Hoolt, Sarah, World Blitz Women (2017)

GM Ben Finegold’s personal Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/benfinegold2600

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Intro and concluding music: “Da Jazz Blues,” by Doug Maxwell; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mopxtd1dZM. Thank you Doug!

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