- Enjoyed my vacation

Enjoyed my vacation

01:22, 14.8.2008 .. 9 comments .. Link

Vlissingen, The Netherlands, was the place where i held my little chess vacation. I stayed in a B&B that had wonderfull, friendly, hosts that would help you in anyway they could. Breakfast was to kill for, plenty of everything. Bed was maybe a bit short but very comfy. Surroundings were nice and calm, an ideal place to relax.

The chess tournament was very well organized. My chess play wasn't like i wanted it. I hadn't played for two months so i felt rusty. I am also changing my chess style from positional to more combinational. Still having problems with playing more active so things didn't always work out the way i wanted. So, ratingwise, i scored one point less then suspected. Four out of nine was my part. Learned lots so this softened the pain of the not so good result.

Start of chess games was at 18h30 so i had plenty of time during the daytime to walk in the neighborhood, closeby and far away, and enjoy the sights the city had to offer. I must say i was a bit dissapointed since the only place that was worth of staying more then an hour was the seaside, 10 to 15 minutes walk from the place i stayed. The rest was all concrete and beton, kinda what you can espect of a town that is all touristic.

Anyway, i had a splendid time in Vlissingen. Next year i will certainly compete again in the chess tournament (hopefully with a better result) so i can already say "Vlissingen, watch out, here i come!".
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02:14, 14.8.2008 .. Posted by Chandramoon
I'm so glad you enjoyed your break and the chess even if your results weren't perfect - I think it's great you went and competed anyway and also if you are changing your style it may take some time to perfect what you're doing!

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03:37, 14.8.2008 .. Posted by treasa
I wouldn't know a good chess score if it came up and bit me! It was always win-lose-or- draw, when I was growing up, but I'm sure you found a few tricks and tactics you can work on for next time, and that, by itself, makes it worthwhile.

I'm glad you had fun and that you're back. :)

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04:51, 14.8.2008 .. Posted by LauriesAsylum
I agree with Chandra, it will take time to perfect your new style. Wait until next year, I bet you blow them away with your score!

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08:54, 15.8.2008 .. Posted by DeeJay
It will be interesting to see how your game improves with the changes you are making. : )

I'm glad you had such a nice time, Logis! Welcome home!

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10:13, 15.8.2008 .. Posted by kinnigurl
I'm so happy you enjoyed your holiday. It certainly sounds like it was very peaceful and it is always great to get away from home. I know absolutely NOTHING about chess, but I would image it takes a little while to learn a new style. Like you say - next year you will blow them away. Glad you are back!

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01:22, 16.8.2008 .. Posted by lisalisabobisa
I'm glad you enjoyed your vacation:) New technique takes time to learn, and by next year you will be killing them left and right:D

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03:44, 16.8.2008 .. Posted by thebigp
A vacation is still a vacation in my mind. Glad you had fun and picked up a few things for your game.

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07:26, 17.8.2008 .. Posted by windy
Glad you had a nice time...I've missed you :)

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03:36, 26.8.2008 .. Posted by bitzky
That sounds like a proper vacation. Mellow, but not totally lazy. Relaxed, but with plenty of learning. Glad you enjoyed it, Mr Logis :)

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