Conrad Holt to WIN 2016 Millionaire Chess ?

Holt drew. I was there to see it.

I took a bye in the 4th round, so I didn't see the game. But Holt lost to GM Rauf Mamedov.

Holt has 2.5/4, and I think that now his chances of winning are slim.

The_Ghostess_Lola wrote:

I'm on his side of the board in this rich Atlantic City Tournament. The top player can win $100,000....I hope it's him !

1st place is $18,000

Thanx mdis....

I hope he does good from here on out, but I think this spool is gonna die 'cuz he's probably out of getting a 1st Place chance........

Lasker1900 wrote:

There are so many strong players in these rich Swiss tournaments that you need to be both good and lucky to carry off the cash. And since you need to play for a win in every game, 'accidents' can happen at any moment

Not necessarily true. Heard of the Swiss gambit? High rated players take early byes or make draws so they will have easier pairings till the last rounds, increasing their chanches of a good finish.

Conrad just won !!

He played GM Ashwin (India....FIDE 2468).

still very slim chance

I know. I think he would hafta win all of his games from here to do it and that's gonna be hard....oh well.

Holt drew 5th round against GM Ashwin Jayaram

Playing an FM 6th round