spasky?! I feel sorry for u theres not a thing u can do
He's probaly play d4
Spasky played 5 people in a simul?!
Help! I'm going to play Boris Spassky
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hope you're practicin your Shots?
Jul 29, 2009
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#105
Firstly, congratulation, Kolems! It is a great achievement to get selected.
The best advice I can give is: do lots of problems in the weeks leading up to the game, to get into the habit of calculating more. Your only hope is to use your time advantage, which means getting to situations where even a GM goes wrong when he only uses 10 seconds on a move, while you are calculating for several minutes each move.
Aug 1, 2009
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Elroch wrote:
Firstly, congratulation, Kolems! It is a great achievement to get selected.
The best advice I can give is: do lots of problems in the weeks leading up to the game, to get into the habit of calculating more. Your only hope is to use your time advantage, which means getting to situations where even a GM goes wrong when he only uses 10 seconds on a move, while you are calculating for several minutes each move.
Thank you, Elroch. I wish I could seriously improve my chess in the next 3 weeks. At any rate, I haven't replied to this post in a while because I was heavily engaged in learning the King's Gambit. I want to take this time to thank everyone for their advice, encouragement and good humour. I'm really enjoying this 'chess immersion'. My new plan is to let GM Spassky take me down 1 of the lines of the King's Gambit until the situation get's really complicated and who knows I might get lucky.
However, I am facing an uphill challenge. I managed to secure an OTB on a real-sized board with a rated player. It was my first time palying with some-one who could 'talk chess' and my first time playing on a regulation board. I think the 3 dimensions phased me a little and I played a woeful blunder on move 12 and had to resign. This guy (~1600) then went over the game with me and admitted he had blundered himself. He thought my plan for playing Boris was 'suicidal' but admitted that was little other hope for me.
Here's that game...
Okay 3 weeks to go and 1 last request...
Would anyone have any PGNs of GM Spassky's simultan games, especially any where the KGA was played. Thank's in advance
For those of you who want to learn for about Boris Spassky, I recommend you join the following group: http://www.chess.com/groups/home/boris-spassky-chess-group
Aug 3, 2009
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#108
AnthonyCG wrote:
Are you superstitious? :)
Absolutely not!
By the way, does anyone know is it possible to correct the spelling of 'Boris' in the title of the post. I cringe everytime I see the 2 'r's...
Aug 3, 2009
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#109
Gonnosuke wrote:
Would anyone have any PGNs of GM Spassky's simultan games, especially any where the KGA was played. Thank's in advance
I uploaded a PGN that contains 16 of Spassky's King's Gambit games from various simuls.
http://www.chess.com/download/view/spasskys-kings-gambit-simul-only
If you'd like to play a few practice games before the big event, I'd be happy to help. The format is up to you but I was thinking that a Takeback game might be an effective way to drill/cram critical lines. I can build an opening book out of all of Spassky's King's Gambit games so you can focus on the lines that he's played in the past. May or may not be effective but it would be good practice....
That would be fantastic Gonnosuke. Thank you. Could you set it up please as the system doesn't allow me to issue challenges to you. A take back game would be grat as I've never tried that.
PS the database is just what I was looking for!
You already have your strategy but maybe you can still use some of these tips from Alexandra Kosteniuk. Have fun.
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For anyone who wants a chance to play in a similar simul. There may still be a place available to play Alexandra Kosteniuk.
"I am preparing to fly to Indianapolis to play in the upcoming U.S. Open, and since I will also give a 50-board chess simul at 6PM on Wednesday August 5, I thought this might be a good time to give you my top 10 tips when playing a simul."
"It might still be possible to sign up for my simul. Reservations are still being accepted -- please emailcbruce@uschess.org or call 931-787-1234 ex 147. You can also sign up at the USCF webstore. The cost is $50, but kids Under 18 and anyone who defeat me will get a free autographed DVD from Alexandra. The simul is capped at 50 players, so sign up today!"
Aug 21, 2009
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TadDude, thanks for the tips. I thought I had replied to your post already. I distinctly remember commenting that it was thanks to your post that I am where I am. Though I guess the post never made it.
At any rate, I'm here in Zurich. I have to be in the main station at 1:30pm for 2pm start. It's 8:30 am and I've been up since 6:05 going through more King's Gambit variations. My head is a mess. I'm going down for breakfast now.
There is some sort of live broadcast at this link.
http://www.sgzurich2009-live.ch/live.htm
I hope they provide a score-card to fill in. If not I'll just use a hotel sheet. I'll post the result and game this evening. Thanks again to everyone for all your help!
Don't forget about the shot of vodka!!!
Aug 22, 2009
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#114
Okay it's all over. Game was a draw. I typed in a big long post describing the event but when I clicked "Save & Preview" it dissappeared. Here's a shorter version.
At this point GM Spassky spent about 5 minutes looking over the position then played 15.bxc3. 30 seconds later he changed his mind and took back the move. He then grabbed a seat, ("took off his sunglasses"-This was a false memory. He actually took them off after the game while he talking to the commentator) and sat opposite me. He thought out loud and several times went to move but changed his mind. He said, "This is a very interesting position. I cannot find a square." He then thought some more. After what seemed like an eternity, I suddenly thought about Bobby Fischer in 1960 and how Boris had beaten him despite being behind. I said, "Everyone here wants to beat you Mr Spassky but I would be happy with a draw." He replied, "Okay, if you want draw in such position, of course I accept." He said to the adjudicator that he needed a 5 minute break and that was that. Thanks again to everyone for their help!
Congratulations.
Wow, what a sharp and exciting game! I'd love to see how that would've ended. Have you tried inputting the position in a computer yet?
Congratulations on the draw against a former world champion!
It wasn't touch move? wow that's weird.
though I'd hate to be a poop face but you were winning. (evidenced by spassky's more than willing draw acceptance).
Nice draw, but I have to say you shouldn't be too desperate to get a draw when you have a winning position. You know how much better it would have been to actually win when you have the chance? You should have the courage to play on theoreitcally good positions no matter how strong your opponent may be (and of course it's not the full spassky, it's a simul). Even so it was very good to get that position and a draw is still an excellent result. How much KG theory did you study?
Good game and great story! Making a former World Champion take over five minutes and pull up a chair is nothing to sneeze at! 
My computer has White (Spassky) down a little (-1.28 at depth of 18), with Rh2 recommended.
Just adding my Congratulations to a fellow Country Man on such a Superb performance, especially after only starting to play again so recently, it just goes to show You what dedication and love of the game can do even in such a short space of time! It must have felt great to be confident enough to offer a World Champion a draw, that moment itself must've felt better than any previous victory You had?
My point is that it's a problem that can be researched.
The 5 draws from that simul were against the following ratings (current).
2378, 2058, 1869, 1837, 1755
The ratings, adjusted for what they were at the time.
2047, 1784, 1869, 1837, 1769
This data would suggest that it's not as difficult as you would imagine to get a non-loss against Mr. Spassky.