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Istanbul Olympic Report Late Tuesday. November 7 by GM Kevin Spraggett |
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Canada won a close
match with Portugal 2.5-1.5. Alex failed to win a rather straight
forward rook and pawn ending and it turned out to be a drawn super-study
instead. I recommend that the readers take a look at the final moves.
I had a fast and uneventful draw on board two (diplomatic), while Igor couldn't make anything against the Portuguese IM Frois' solid defense. On board 4 David made a strong comeback and halted his streak of bad luck. Canada now has won three of it's last four matches. We are a little bit tired and stressed out: Jack now has David's cold. Tomorrow will prove to be an important mark for the Canadian team here at this Olympiad.
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