Last year Easter was early, so entries were down as the tournaments coincided with sub-zero temperatures; this year Easter is late, and there are 387 entrants - the most I can remember at Bad Wörishofen.
Father Kneipp's bust overlooks the playing hall before the start of round three |
White to make his 51st move in Spanton (1890) - James Reed (1947) |
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White is a passed pawn up, and Black's bishop is locked in by my pawns - but, as is usual in chess, a modicum of care is required.
51.Rd1??
I was playing too quickly (through tiredness rather than arrogance). Correct was 51.Qd4, but after the text Black has a draw.
51...Rxa2+! 52.Kg1??
White draws after 52.Bxa3 Qxd1 53.Qc4, but after the text Black has a win.
52...Qb2 (0-1, 58 moves)
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