10x10 game and pp

[David Harwood]

I would like to know if in 10x10 tournaments there are any repeats of pp. I would imagine that there are very very few games (if any at all )that are repeats , rather that all games are (from the midgame at least)pure crossboard games. 10 x 10 perhaps like 3 move does provide more scope for the crossboard player, but it cannot be denied that knowledge of pp lines does give the more knowledgeable player a distinct advantage but it is perhaps only a few players that possess knowledge of all the 3 move openings most players probably start on equal footing with not much knowledge of pp .

[Alex_Moiseyev]

I would like to know if in 10x10 tournaments there are any repeats of pp.

David,

yes there is PP in 10x10, but it's influence is limited. Only top grandmasters and ambitious masters knew more than first 8-10 moves in 6-8 debutes.

In 3-moves the role of PP is important and crucial but well balanced. You must be evenly good in both - knowledges and cross-board skills.

Remember, if you don't have good knowledges - it doesn't necessary mean you are a good cross aboard player !!! (ha-ha)

There are two ways of memorization: through regular study: paper books, electronically or analyses, and through practice. Both ways have their own points. Even if you never read a book, but played thousand a games - you are already well knowledgable, thats why such players as Lubabalo Kondlo (and other) are doing pretty well on their first appearance.

Don't forget - knowledges include not only opening phase, but also mid-phase of game (landings) and endings. Saying that someone who is good in ending has cross-board skills is incorrect.

Anyway - knowledges is just a component of cross-board skills, and I would not separate them !!! Intuition is based on experience and knowledges.

Regards,

Alex