2. IM Steel 2399 – GM Kamsky 2706 1-0
It’s always disappointing to see someone you like on one of these lists; there’s a certain schadenfreude that occurs when someone you don’t like loses. Ever since his trip to Rochester there’s been a soft spot in my cold dead heart for Mr. Kamsky and I hope he’s able to turn it around.
Unfortunately though for Kamsky he lost to someone with a name that was made for puns.
1. Soriano 1802 – IM Montalvo 2296 – 0-1
Here it is the upset of the round; an 1800 player takes down a master. Kudos to Mr. Soriano you’ve earned it!
So that wraps up this round; looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow same time same place different upsets!
Love these articles. On the Rd4 report, however, on upset No.1, White is mating in two moves…the result can’t be right. I think I saw something similar in round 5 as well. Keep it up!
Yes, white is mating in 2 moves, I mistakenly had the names reversed in the header (I fixed it, so it should be fine now). In the game the information was correct; thank you for pointing this out, glad you’re enjoying these!
I fixed the last post as well, numerous mistakes in that one. In my haste to get these out I’ve been a bit sloppy, thank god today is the rest day.