So who is British champion ?

[Alex_Moiseyev]

... as I needed a couple more wins

Or three wins and one loss, which is the same number of points Lindus, conservative style minimize number of losses which is certainly a very good thing, but at the same time it also minimize the number of potential wins. These two things are always in conflict with each other and every player has to make not an easy decision to find the best proportion and compromizing.

Alex

[tommyc]

Does anyone have the final scores for this competition Master and Senior.

[Lindus Edwards]

Hi Alex,
Personally I think the player who loses no games is superior. Losing even one game in a tourney shows there is a weakness. I spoke with Tinsley about this in 1983 and he was adamant in his opinion , which I share with the late, great man. The last year has not been a good one for me so far as my health is concerned and consequently I was unable to prepare for the British Open as I would have wished. Hopefully I will be better prepared for next year's big events.
The very best wishes to you for Beijing. I will anxiously be awaiting the results.

Hi Tommy,
I will do my best to obtain the results and post them as soon as I can.

[Ingo_Zachos]

Lindus, this a very intersting subject, but could you also give us information about who participated.
As a price winner you should know at least who you played against.

As a realist I can only say that the points scored matter. A draw is better then a loss, but a win is better then a draw.
24 out of 28 with 12 wins and two losses is more then 20 out of 28, with 8 draws and 6 wins.
But that's only arithmetics.
It is just that creativity, fighting spirit and "Spielfreude" (joy for playing) can not be measured in points. You have to look at your games to say if u made a fine performance.
Taking a draw can also be a weakness, if you missed a possible win.
So, not to lose is one thing, but taking the opportunity to win and creating those opportunities is another thing.
As Derek Oldbury wrote:
"I create chances, maybe that is why I am a master"
My money is on Oldbury.

Greetinx from Dortmund,

Ingo Zachos

[Lindus Edwards]

Hi Ingo,
Being perfect I missed no wins Joking aside however here is the only information I have at present.
A Section: From 1st to 9th were: Rawle Allicock, Frank Moran, Lindus Edwards, Colin Young, Len Chandler, Francis McNally, Danny Oliphant, Patricia Breen and Sean Phillips.
B Section 1st Tom Kee, 2nd Jon Jolliff.

Danny Oliphant made a copy of the crosstables on his laptop and will, I am sure, furnish this information shortly. As soon as I have it available I will post it here.
Best wishes from a rain-drenched Wales.
Lindus.