#draughts

The semi final of the Dutch national championship draughts is being played in two groups of only 28 men, There used to be more people interested. We have to play eight rounds on four Saturdays, which means two games on one day. I had to get up at 7:00 and leave for Delft at 7:30.…

I'm really tired and will keep it short. Today was the third day of the semi finals draughts. In my first game I played B. Ramdien and had the better position. Winning such a position is always very difficult, especially against this player. In a 6x6 he made a mistake and he had to find…

Both teams won today with 14-6. Our victory seemed easier than it was. One of our players won from a loossing position. One player made a draw with one piece less and one player could have lost with a forcing. I drawed agiainst one of their better players, although I did have to better position.&...

This year is almost over. I have almost worked a full year at my current job. Time is moving fast sometimes. I had some holidays left, which means I don't have to work next week. Today, I've completed most translation projects I'm managing and transferred the big ones to one of my colleagues. I'l...

Yesterday I played a game of draughts and lost. It's been a long time since I lost a game in a team game and it also meant that we lost 11-9. Very crucial. If we had won the championship would be within reach. Now we are dependant on results of our competitors. All is not…