Today an easy match was expected for the South African men. Our players had to work hard to get the two matchpoints though. Watu didn’t have to do anything special, as his opponent sacrificed an exchange without a good reason, but Johannes didn’t break the defenses of his opponent and Kenny and Henry had rook endgames which were hardly better. However, just continueing to play moves gave them wins after all.
The women had to play Bosnia and Herzegovina. Anzel got a promising position out of the opening and won a pawn on a7. After that consolidating would have been a good idea, instead she gave her position away in a few moves. Jenine had an equal position most of the game, but took much too long over her moves. Just when it was important she had no time anymore and lost. Monique was also equal, but didn’t want a draw. She succesfully managed to avoid that result. Finally Melissa played a bad opening, and the sacrifices of her opponent looked promising. But when the dust settled our heroin was a piece up. It was still difficult, but with good technique she saved the honour of our team and made her personal score 5.5 out of 7.
Best of luck to the teams for the last few rounds.
Moenie dat dit julle onderkry deur die keer te verloor nie! Moed, blymoedigheid en kalmte van gees!
o ja…Geluk aan die manne!
BAIE mooi gespeel vir julle almal in rondte 9! Good luck for round 10!