http://www.livestream.com/hapa/video?cl ... m=ui-thumb

This is my side of the game, for some reason, my video hasn't uploaded yet =/

http://www.livestream.com/hapa/video?cl ... m=ui-thumb

Part 2 of the video, my analysis of the game

Tried to watch you video hapa, but that god awful Michigan across the screen keeps making me throw up.

I try my best to antagonize you daily =)

eimaj and Hapa,

I thought of this article when I watched this game:

Dennis Monokroussos writes:
"Petrosian was nicknamed "the boa constrictor" for the remarkable way in which he could suffocate even the greatest opponents over the chessboard. In an incredible number of games, Petrosian would gain a space advantage, eliminate the opponent's dynamic possibilities, and then squeeze the dried bones of the enemy position until they collapsed".

Here is the link: http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=5514

You eimaj, are a true sportman of the game! I enjoyed your calm diposition under such "suffocating" circumstances. As you freed yourself, I was starting to breathe again when you suddenly ran out of time. I too had lost track of the time! It left me wanting!

Good Game Gentlemen!

Thanks KingsBlade, I didn't see that video by Dennis at the time, so will seek it out. Perhaps the spirit of Petrosian assisted Hapa in this game! Anyroad, he played well, took advantage of my mistakes and maintained his advantage efficiently. Not sure I was freeing myself - the more I struggled the more his grip tightened. Although my time ran out White's position at the end is overwhelming.

A somewhat sobering experience, enjoyable nonetheless. Thanks Hapa and good luck for the rest of the tournament.

Here's the game score, for whomsoever's convenience:

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