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Those interested in following this annual Las Vegas event can do so via the Monroi site - you'll find the specific link on the right side of that page.

Posted by Dennis Monokroussos on Friday December 28, 2007 at 2:29am

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Anon (mail):

The monroi site does indeed seem to be working, but only for the top boards... hint, hint. OK, I'll say it. Please let us know of your exploits in Vegas when you get the chance. We're rooting for ya!

12.28.2007 3:45pm

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sbb1cpa (mail):

Yeah, Nakamura and Shabalov are interesting, but we are interested in the Blog Master. Is there a post with the cross tables? You would think that USCF might do some updates.

Good luck and congratulations on your last tournament.

12.28.2007 4:34pm

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Dennis Monokroussos:

Here are the results so far. Round 1, drew with Black vs. a 2129. What can you do? Round 2, won with White vs. 2170. Round 3, lost with Black to Akobian in 63 moves. Round 4, beat a 2244 with White. Round 5, drew a 2288 with Black.

Steve, are you claiming I'm going to retire after this tournament or worse, die?

12.29.2007 12:42am

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sbb1cpa (mail):

You would think with age would come wisdom, but I can't seem to figure that one out. Perhaps I should have said Congratulations on the perfect score in the MISHAWAKA OLD STYLE open tournament(clearly you were the odds on favorite to win all of your games, but sometimes things don't happen the way they should). I hope you don't retire and certainly would wish you an extremely long and prosperous life.

Thanks for the update. I know there may not be "good" losses, but to take a strong GM 63 moves must be a good feeling.

Enjoy your stay and have a great New Year.

12.29.2007 9:05am

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Polo :

I am looking forward to see your best game, specially your game against Akobian.

Keep pushing,

Paul

12.29.2007 9:35am

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Dennis Monokroussos:

Thanks for the clarification, Steve! It doesn't feel especially good to take a GM 63 moves if the end result is a loss; I just threw the move count in there to indicate that it was a long battle. Better is to beat the GM, or at least to draw (as I did tonight vs. Sharavdorj). I beat a 2262 in the morning round, and so finished up 4.5-2.5. Not a bad event, and now I'm completely spent!

Kevin: Please don't write off-topic comments, especially when they criticize others for no obvious reason.

12.30.2007 2:31am

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Marc Widmaier (mail):

Hey Dennis, hope all is well.

+2 is a pretty good result, as I don't believe you've been playing recently. Is this the beginning of a comeback? :)

Plus, any interesting stories, or is this a "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" deal?

Happy New Year!
-Marc-

12.31.2007 10:56am

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Dennis Monokroussos:

Hi Marc,

Yes, I'm back playing again - consider it a comeback! As for stories, I'll have more to say about my performance and the event in general once I return to the delightful climate of Indiana (sarcasm); that is, in a day or two.

12.31.2007 6:14pm

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Perseus (mail):

In the meantime, happy new year Dennis and everyone else :)

I took GM Christiansen to 88 moves once, didn't feel to good about losing to a GM either.

Good luck on the comeback Dennis.

12.31.2007 9:49pm

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Richard Judy (mail):

As a personal observer to a couple of Dennis's games I can say he was in fine fighting shape. He is also a class act in person, taking time to chat before preparing for the next round. Thanks Dennis !

1.1.2008 12:58pm

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Dennis Monokroussos:

You're welcome, Richard; thanks too! Btw, that prep paid off, too. How did you finish?

1.1.2008 4:45pm

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Richard Judy (mail):

My finish? Well that's not important, I had a relaxing vacation and enjoyed the atmosphere of the tournamment.....sounds good anyway :), Richard

1.1.2008 8:16pm

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