the Carlsen Daily Show (II)

All the games were drawn in round 2 of the Tal Memorial. I followed the live internet relay - a bit anyway as I was playing a tournament game myself at the local chess cafe.

I made a terrible blunder, which cost a piece for two pawns, as early as move 11; but after four and half hours of fighting with my back to the wall I escaped with a draw. My 70 something year old opponent was tiring fast and couldn't see a way to win; tiredness and age go hand in hand in chess, which is one practical advantage for young whipper snappers like me!

I had a nice chat after the game, over some Danish Xmas beers, with my opponent Frode Søby. It turned out (I didn't know this before the game) that he represented Denmark at several international events, where he played and met many famous names. He had a sort of friendship with Bobby Fischer at the Varna Chess Olympiad in 1962. He also has a good score against the great Dane Bent Larsen. As the saying goes: result!