2012 Chess Olympiad - Istanbul - Chess and Board Game Strategy

I know we're still a month away, but I'm really looking forward to the Chess Olympiad this year, particularly with our own YouKnowWho playing for Lithuania. Here's a link to the main page.

http://istanbul2012.tsf.org.tr/

And here's a link to the teams and player lists.

http://register.chessolympiadistanbul.com/countries

Go check out Russia's team, all 5 players are above 2736. Geez.

The event runs from 8/27 through 9/10 and consists of 11 rounds of play. Can't wait for it to start.

***Mods, I misspelled Istanbul in the thread title. Could one of y'all change that and delete this text?***

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07-31-2012 , 05:42 PM

QuantumCage

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I am also playing on board 4. Our best result has in recent times been 32nd. So not many chances for a medal.

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08-01-2012 , 04:48 AM

Cadaz

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Gogo guys

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08-01-2012 , 05:28 AM

Do it Right

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Misspelled thread titles are the best.

GL to everybody here playing!

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08-06-2012 , 04:11 AM

pokermaniac12

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good luck everyone!

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08-06-2012 , 05:54 AM

networth

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Lithuania almost beat "Dream Team 2". Who knows.

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08-21-2012 , 10:06 AM

TexAg06

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Not much longer, can't wait.

http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=8422

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08-21-2012 , 11:56 PM

valenzuela

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A friend of mine is playing I hope she does OK.

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08-23-2012 , 02:01 AM

Cadaz

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I played Sabrina from the England women team several times when growing up, so I guess I'm rooting for her :E

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08-23-2012 , 12:38 PM

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Ajezz

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An IM guy from my club had an offer to coach Romania's women's team. I haven't talked to him in months so I don't know exactly if they came to terms, but if so - Go Romania!

Of course, i am also rooting for our German team. After becoming European Champions, expectations are high. It's basically the same team, with Khenkin having replaced Buhmann. A good result is possible.

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08-24-2012 , 11:26 PM

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NajdorfDefense

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Very excited as always for this.

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08-25-2012 , 11:43 PM

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TexAg06

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Here's a good Chessbase preview. Russia's team is outrageously strong. Average rating of 2761.

http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=8436

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08-26-2012 , 01:36 PM

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NajdorfDefense

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Let's do our predictions itt:

1) Armenia
2) Russia
3) USA USA USA

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08-27-2012 , 01:30 PM

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TexAg06

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I like the prediction idea.

1) Russia (I can't pick against these guys)
2) Ukraine
3) China

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08-27-2012 , 02:27 PM

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ohsnapzbrah

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1. Hungary
2. USA
3. Russia

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08-27-2012 , 05:03 PM

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wlrs

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1. Russia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Ukraine

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08-27-2012 , 05:25 PM

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networth

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1. Lithuania
2. Russia
3. Armenia

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08-27-2012 , 06:41 PM

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NajdorfDefense

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To liven it up, if anyone nails top 3 in order I'll send them a nice chess book from my 60-70+.

No Reinfeld....

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08-27-2012 , 06:50 PM

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mightytiny

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1. China
2. Armenia
3. Russia

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08-28-2012 , 03:07 AM

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Jeff W

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1. Russia
2. Ukraine
3. Armenia

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08-28-2012 , 03:32 AM

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YouKnowWho

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Quote:

Originally Posted by networth

1. Lithuania
2. Russia
3. Armenia

Nostradamus right here

edit: It was exactly the same order in my dream, means it has to be right!

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08-28-2012 , 04:18 AM

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Noir_Desir

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1. China
2. Ukraine
3. Russia

sweat list:
50.3 FM Sipila, Vilka 2431 - Taleb Mohamed, Ahmed 1965
65.3 Kpodo, Evans Mawuko 0 - FM Vedrickas, Tautvydas 2344

i'd say 2 points for 2+2 should be possible

anyone else from here playing?