Ben once again returned home with anything, as he once again crashed out of the top 10, but this time only just. Achieving an unconvincing 11th position in the 100 odds strength tournament last week end.
When asked, Ben simply responded with a sigh, "it's ok... silverwares are not everything, what it matters is that I have tried my best and have fun, I know in my heart that I have not tried my best, in fact I am taking things too casual and not even taking the tournament seriously".
Ben also stated that if he were to play seriously, all the other contestants "would-not-stand-a-chance". "I have to give others a chance to show their potential", said Ben Karpov.
Bottom-line, Ben has not regret.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
"Karpov" to major in Blitz
Ben 'Karpov' promise that after a series of 'tragic', he's going to make use of the next tournament as an opportunity to take home something.
Said the master : "this is a perfect for me to grab something, the timing can't be anymore right. Playing a double tournament in a single venue is not going to be an easy task but I think I can handle it better than anyone expect me to, also I expect myself to play in top flight for the blitz category".
So would we see the first double Ben did or would it be another disappointing outing for the Singaporean-born international ?
Said the master : "this is a perfect for me to grab something, the timing can't be anymore right. Playing a double tournament in a single venue is not going to be an easy task but I think I can handle it better than anyone expect me to, also I expect myself to play in top flight for the blitz category".
So would we see the first double Ben did or would it be another disappointing outing for the Singaporean-born international ?
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ben crashes out of top 10 !!!!!!
No words could adequetly describe how Ben must have been feeling after the tournament last sunday. The highly-rated chess master had once again fail to squeeze into the top ten.
Leaving the hall he could only look down and frown.
Said Ben Karpov at a brief interview: "I don't know what happen out there, I just did my work but I didn't get into the top 10, maybe they (the organizers) have made a mistake somewhere".
Even though he might be overcame by grief Ben had chosen not to comment too much on the tradegy. Rather he would look forward to the Blitz Championship at the end of the month.
Leaving the hall he could only look down and frown.
Said Ben Karpov at a brief interview: "I don't know what happen out there, I just did my work but I didn't get into the top 10, maybe they (the organizers) have made a mistake somewhere".
Even though he might be overcame by grief Ben had chosen not to comment too much on the tradegy. Rather he would look forward to the Blitz Championship at the end of the month.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ben's back - for good !!!!!!
After finally ending his silverware drought two months ago, Zonal Master Ben 'Karpov' is back again - this time for the annual Toa Payoh Open Championships.
The highly-rated chess player has not been performing up to standard for his past few tournaments. But has this raise any concern to him ?
"No, I am not afraid of it, no not at all". Ben 'Karpov' denied. "I would be doing my best, and that's for sure".
Ben has refused to give too much comments, he chose to talk after the tournament instead.
The highly-rated chess player has not been performing up to standard for his past few tournaments. But has this raise any concern to him ?
"No, I am not afraid of it, no not at all". Ben 'Karpov' denied. "I would be doing my best, and that's for sure".
Ben has refused to give too much comments, he chose to talk after the tournament instead.
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