Season 11 - Fourth Level - Group G

https://lichess.org/TMQpEQnFTbkS

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Round 7, on behalf of @TahoeRed: https://lichess.org/Kg4fNd30

Round 8, on behalf of @mariuszmitoraj: https://lichess.org/uClkKDJX

Round 9, on behalf of @mariuszmitoraj: https://lichess.org/RydBdmRO

A three-way fight for the two promotion spots went right to the wire in this exciting and competitive group. Ultimately, @Don_Tonio's triumph with black over @Krystophyr in the final game to finish saw him claim second spot, meaning @Sir_Sly agonisingly missed out on promotion by a single point - despite hitting the 13-point (6.5/9) mark that is usually enough for a top two spot. The group was won by @Vodka-For-All, who started strongly with four straight wins and finished unbeaten, including a pivotal win with the black pieces over fellow challenger and long-time leader @Don_Tonio (who himself started the season with five wins) in round seven. Congratulations @Vodka-For-All! In midtable, @Schachwikinger had a strong season after being reshuffled into the fourth tier following a league reorganisation, finishing a competitive fourth with five games. A special mention also for @CelestineProphet, who fought back from losing his first four games to haul himself clear of relegation danger in the final month of the season, eventually recording a top half finish. It was a titanic struggle for survival at the bottom, as @CelestineProphet, @QueenRosieMary, @Krystophyr and @mariuszmitoraj all just about did enough to keep their heads above water. This meant @TahoeRed was unfortunately relegated along with the withdrawn @MrKeanu, while unfortunately we also lose @Krystophyr who has chosen not to compete in Season 12. A third group will be introduced at this level for Season 12 - while this brings fresh opportunities it also means three players will be relegated from each pool. The intense competition just got even more intense! Final table: 1. Vodka-For-All P9 Pts 16 (C) 2.Don_Tonio P9 Pts 14 (P) ------------------------------------------ 3. Sir_Sly P9 Pts 13 4. Schachwikinger P9 Pts 11 5. Celestine Prophet P9 Pts 9 6. QueenRosieMary P9 Pts 8 7. Krystophyr P9 Pts 7 8. mariuszmitoraj P9 Pts 6 ------------------------------------------ 9. TahoeRed P9 Pts 4 (R) 10. Mr Keanu P9 Pts 2 (R - withdrawn) Thanks to everyone for playing and best of luck in Season 12 or wherever you play your chess. We hope to see those leaving back soon!