2 players: FM Rensch and IM Robson.

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The final showdown

Ray was about to play 24. Qxg7 and GM Diamant resigned immediately.

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Keeping the dream ALIVE!

LIVE coverage: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/spice/SPICE_CUP_2009_LIVE_COVERAGE.php IM Ben Finegold – He needs 1/2 point in 2 games to clinch his GM title. He will have White against FM Rensch in round 8 and Black against GM Perelshteyn in round 9. IM Ray Robson – He needs to win both of his games to clinch his GM title

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The norm scenario

Round 8 photos (31 pictures): http://picasaweb.google.com/SPICEChess/2009SPICECupRound8 LIVE games: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/spice/SPICE_CUP_2009_LIVE_COVERAGE.php LIVE commentary by chessdom: http://www.chessdom.com/news-2009/wesley-so-hammer-spice-cup IM Finegold offered a draw on move 14 to secure his GM title. FM Rensch refused and played on.

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Battle of the young stars