Friendly Training Match S.McCosker V I.Martynov

[S_McCosker]

Hey All,

Myself and Igor Martynov are playing a friendly challenge match this week 24/10/2016 concluding 28/10/2016 the best of 20 games.

This match has been kindly sponsored by the Inishowen Draughts club and we intend to stream the match online, please see the link below.

https://www.ustream.tv/broadcaster/2272 ... ource=skip

First round 10:00 AM
Second Round 16:00 PM

The location for this event is the Strand Hotel Ballyliffin Co Donegal a great venue with very friendly staff.

http://www.ballyliffinstrandhotel.com/

We hope to have a few spectators join us in the room also as the match unfolds.

Kind Regards,
Shane McCosker

[S_McCosker]

Day 1 Results:

Game 1 11-16 21-17 16-20 Red McCosker White Martynov Draw
Game 2 11-16 21-17 16-20 White McCosker Red Martynov White Win

Game 3 11-15 22-17 15-18 Red McCosker White Martynov Draw
Game 4 11-15 22-17 15-18 White McCosker Red Martynov Draw

Play resumes tomorrow 10:00AM GMT

[Alex_Moiseyev]

Thanks for reporting Shane and thanks to both players for wonderful attraction!

Both opening are almost even and almost uneventful. The big credit must be given to Shane who was able to score one win against outstanding IM from Germany I. Martynov. Good luck to both of you and best should win!

AM

[S_McCosker]

Thanks for reporting Shane and thanks to both players for wonderful attraction!

Both opening are almost even and almost uneventful. The big credit must be given to Shane who was able to score one win against outstanding IM from Germany I. Martynov. Good luck to both of you and best should win!

AM

Thanks Alex and to everyone for supporting the match.

This morning we had 10-14 24-19 11-16 resulting in two draws.

Next session is at 16:00 GMT.

[S_McCosker]

Afternoon Session results:

Opening 11-15 22-17 9-13

Two Draws.

Play resumes tomorrow 10:00AM GMT

[S_McCosker]

Morning Session results:

Opening 11-15 24-19 15x24

Two Draws.

Play resumes this evening at 16:00PM GMT

[Alex_Moiseyev]

I am very curious - the percentile of GAYP openings is very high ... 90% GAYP match.

[S_McCosker]

I am very curious - the percentile of GAYP openings is very high ... 90% GAYP match.

It looks like we got another one this evening Alex lol

Opening 10-15 22-17 15-19 Two Draws.

Afternoon Session results:

Play resumes tomorrow 10:00AM GMT

[Alex_Moiseyev]

Shane, you have to play your next friendly match with young Italian star Matteo Bernini ... it's gonna be fun!!

[S_McCosker]

Shane, you have to play your next friendly match with young Italian star Matteo Bernini ... it's gonna be fun!!

One match at a time Alex

Morning Session Results:

10-15 22-17 7-10 Two Draws.

[Alex_Moiseyev]

I am very curious - the percentile of GAYP openings is very high ... 90% GAYP match.

It would be a true to say that after my post percentile of uneven openings improved ... but not a score!

[S_McCosker]

Evening session results:

Opening 10-14 24-20 11-16

2 hard fought draws.

Play resumes 10:00 AM GMT.

[S_McCosker]

Morning Session Results:

Opening 10-15 22-17 7-10.

Game 1 White Win Igor Martynov playing white.
Game 2 Draw

Play resumes at 16:00 GMT.

[Alex_Moiseyev]

Game 1 White Win Igor Martynov playing white.

Congratulations to Igor for equalizing score! Is that a first Shane tournament lost in the past several years ?

AM

[Ingo_Zachos]

Go, Igor, go!