Sunday Simul: Calum Glendinning crowned as winner

Brendan Jamison in a Funday Sunday Simul on 24 January 2021.

9 players duelled with Brendan Jamison in a Funday Sunday Simul on 24 January 2021. The final score was 7/9, with 5 wins and 4 draws.

The ‘Last Player Standing’ was 15 year old chess sensation Calum Glendinning, also declared overall winner for his draw against Brendan. In hot pursuit, the extremely talented 8 year old Ethan Cole came 2nd and newcomer Declan McKee delivered a smacking debut performance, securing 3rd place. All 3 had very intense endgames where they had to watch for lots of tactical tricks.

Gary Johnston also got a draw with his d4 opening transposition into a Smith-Morra Gambit. Meanwhile George Gamble won the ‘Most Improved Player’ after dominating the opening with exceptional play.

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