Opening Amber 2008
Yesterday night a cheerful and chique opening ceremony took place - as can be expected with a prestigious tournament like Amber. A photo report.Tournaments always try to organize a special way for the players to draw the lots. At this tournament, every time an easter egg was opened, in which the player's names were hidden. One by one the players then were to pick a tie, in which a small piece of paper was attached with the pairing number.
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