The first game of Group A has finally ended, Robson(W) vs. Onischuk(B):

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Finally, after 105 moves, the last game of the day Almasi(W) vs. So(B) and Group A has finished.

-Mark

   Ok everyone, the games in Group B are rolling in. MonRoi is actually working today, F-12 isn't so wonderful with the relays which makes my job bringing this to you is a lot easier. Without further delay, let's get Group B going:

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Danny was able to go to a draw vs. Krush(B) in another VERY long game and the last one of Group B:

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     If the coverage stays this good for the rest of the event, then I will be as happy as a pig in slop in the summertime.  Until tomorrow everyone!  Have a good night.

   -Mark

danny's 19th move was very clever. i'm stunned he got away with his 14th move and that an IM would make it because i thought with 3 pieces with weird coordination is not enough even practically speaking especially at his level; after black's 17th move, I would have not known what to do as white, he consolidated his position well... fortunately despite some mistakes, there were some creative ideas and really entertaining chess. 26. h3, 29. rf5 very cute at first glance.  to play out to that endgame, that was really wild. and i was surprised to find dean lost, i saw the game at the point where he was r for 3 passers, as long as he could control the seventh rank with a rook, i thought he would not lose at least. o well, hope the ims get rolling and achieve a gm norm, only smith really well on pace. but one win or loss and the prospects change quickly. interesting chess all around that round, nice stuff.