2 Games from Nationals
I've been dragging my feet to get around to my games from Nationals. Mostly, it's because most of the games were blowouts one way or the other and Quackling them, I didn't learn anything after the fact. the games I am choosing to post are going to fit into one of the following categories:
a) spread of less than ~50
b) endgame (even if it's a blowout)
c) super fun
d) proud of my play regardless of the outcome
No one cares to see me draw the bag, play sub-optimally, and beat a mediocre player by 150. That does nothing for us. So, here are my first two write-ups. As always, comments are welcome.
Game 4 - Luise Shafritz
Play the Game
This one fits into category A from above. The play isn't spectacular, there are two big phoneys involved, but I am proud of this one, because I maintained my composer and pulled out what would have been a loss against a better player.
I win 399-390
Game 11 - James Henderson
Play the Game
This one fits into categories A, C, and D. James got a phoney by me early which I didn't even think would be bad. There are so many variant spellings and similar words that I didn't even consider it. We both hit bad drawing spells in the middle, but he emerged with both of the blanks, and my late bingo gave up a huge spot for him to seal the game. I am interested to hear what people think about the near end game.
I lose 368-398
a) spread of less than ~50
b) endgame (even if it's a blowout)
c) super fun
d) proud of my play regardless of the outcome
No one cares to see me draw the bag, play sub-optimally, and beat a mediocre player by 150. That does nothing for us. So, here are my first two write-ups. As always, comments are welcome.
Game 4 - Luise Shafritz
Play the Game
This one fits into category A from above. The play isn't spectacular, there are two big phoneys involved, but I am proud of this one, because I maintained my composer and pulled out what would have been a loss against a better player.
I win 399-390
Game 11 - James Henderson
Play the Game
This one fits into categories A, C, and D. James got a phoney by me early which I didn't even think would be bad. There are so many variant spellings and similar words that I didn't even consider it. We both hit bad drawing spells in the middle, but he emerged with both of the blanks, and my late bingo gave up a huge spot for him to seal the game. I am interested to hear what people think about the near end game.
I lose 368-398