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Kratzat Stuns Prieto with Game 3 Perpetual Draw

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Watertown Chess Club

Bob Kratzat forced a perpetual check in game three of the Club Championship Match on Tuesday by sacrificing his knight with 23…Nxe4 +. The match remains tied and game four will decide the 2016 club champion. Mr. Prieto requires only … Continue reading →

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Prieto Levels Watertown Championship Match 1-1

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Watertown Chess Club

Adolfo Prieto won the second game of the 2016 Watertown Chess Club Championship playing the Black side of the Scotch Game, a favorite of Mr. Kratzat. What was different in this game was that Mr. Prieto deviated from the normal … Continue reading →

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KRATZAT SURPRISES TOP SEED WITH 1st ROUND WIN!

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Watertown Chess Club

Bob Kratzat overcame top seed Adolfo Prieto’s pressure attack on his King position after his opponents poor choice at move 21. Mr. Prieto’s choice of 21. Bc1 lead to a series of moves through 27. C5? that left his rooks … Continue reading →

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