Monday, November 13, 2006

God on His Side

A couple of weeks ago, local Sydney player IM-elect George Xie exhorted the Australian chess community to rediscover their faith. "It is time to return to God", he said.

Well, this devout believer must have been blessed by his Creator for he has just won the 2006 Coffs Harbour Open played over the weekend. Xie topped the event on 6.5 points out of 7 rounds. His run included a win over visiting grandmaster Dejan Antic.



Black lost on time.

Of note also was the performance of Sydney junior Max Illingworth. He collected 5.5 points, including a draw also against Dejan Antic.
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6 comments:

  1. Milan Lee10:48 am, November 13, 2006

    I didn't know Antic is in Australia. Will you get a chance to meet him?

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  2. The Closet Grandmaster10:57 am, November 13, 2006

    Maybe Goran. I might see him in Canberra, if not sooner. I think he's playing in the Aus Open.

    - TCG

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  3. Anonymous11:43 am, November 13, 2006

    heard about separating church and state? how about the same with church and matE? :P

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  4. Milan Lee9:40 pm, November 14, 2006

    I talked with Dejan, he's staying in Australia by the end of January

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  5. Anonymous3:43 pm, November 15, 2006

    GM Antic is coaching with ACTJCL at the Australian Juniors (finish 26/1)

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  6. Anonymous5:43 pm, November 15, 2006

    Did they give George a trophy made of brimstone? hehe

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