2023 O2C Doeberl Cup - Day 1

 The first day of the 2023 O2C Doeberl Cup saw the Premier play its first 2 rounds. There were a significant number of upset results, and by the end of the day, only 2 of the GM's in the event had maintained a perfect score. GM Daniel Fernandez drew with CM Hamish Bassig in the 1st round, while GM Temur Kuybokarov had a round 2 draw against FM Michael Kethro. GM Samy Shoker made it to 2/2 after beating Harry Press in the evening round, as did defending champion GM Hrant Melkumyan, who won against FM David Cannon.

Today will see the other tournament sections begin, with 400 players  taking part. The addition of a new section (the Mini) seems to have encouraged for entries, as this tournament has a field of 100. Play begins at 1:00pm and spectators are welcome. The tournament is being played at the Canberra Southern Cross Club (Woden ACT), and runs until Monday 10th April.

James Morris - Lalit Prasad [B40]
2023 O2C Doeberl Cup Canberra (2), 06.04.2023

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. b3 a6 4. Bb2 Nc6 5. Qe2 d6 6. d4 cxd4 7. Nxd4 Bd7 8. Nxc6 Bxc6 9. Nd2 Nf6 10. O-O-O Be7 11. g4 O-O 12. g5 Nd7 13. h4 Qa5 14. Kb1 d5 15. exd5 Bxd5 16. Nc4 Qc7 17. Rg1 b5 18. Ne3 Nb6 19. h5 a5 20. g6 fxg6 21. Nxd5 exd5 22. Qe6+ Kh8 23. Rxg6 hxg6 24. Bxg7+ Kxg7 25. Qxg6+ Kh8 26. Qh6+ Kg8 27. Qg6+ Kh8 28. Qh6+ Kg8 29. Bh3 Rf6 30. Be6+ Rxe6 31. Qxe6+ 1-0