Mayor Iñaki Azkuna Urreta about to make the first move
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Mayor Iñaki Azkuna Urreta about to make the first move
Anand was lucky to escape with a draw.
Chucky looked tired! Too much partying and discotheca Vassily! ;D
Susan, a question for you. In these top ranking games, like Anand v. Kasparov, or similar games, when an official makes the first move, does the player previously tell that official what to do or is he stuck with whatever first move that official made for him? (like 1. a4)
I would guess no, the player wouldn’t tell the official what to play neither would the move count.I would assume it is like a celebrity throwing the first pitch in a baseball game in the US(?) – doesn’t count for anything. But, I could be wrong 🙂
I was there and I can tell you that Mayor mated Vassily with his 1st move
Surely that can’t be a serious question, Anonymous at 12:31??
Anand was lucky to escape with a draw. what a narrow escape.
Chucky looked tired!