Warsaw, November 5, 2023
The second round of the SGH Chess Business League brought another dose of emotions and unforgettable impressions for participants and observers. The competition in the SGH Library was heating up, and each company was trying to strengthen its position in the league.
Fierce Competition in the Second Round
The second round was a real test of the players' skills and strategic thinking. The meetings held in the modernist building of the Warsaw School of Economics showed how companies represented by their teams incorporate chess into their corporate culture.
Each of the four matches in the round was full of tension, and the results were often not decided until the last seconds. All teams showed excellent preparation, which promised even greater emotions in the next rounds.
Simultana with IM Piotr Nguyen
However, it was not only the competition between companies that made this event strong. Following the example of the first round, the organizers provided an additional attraction in the form of a simultaneous session with International Champion Piotr Nguyen.
This simultaneous event was a unique opportunity for participants to challenge one of the best chess players in the world. Piotr Nguyen, known for his analytical approach and lightning-fast reactions, was a challenge even for the most experienced players in the league. Even though most of the games ended with IM Nguyen winning, several teams managed to achieve a draw, which was a great success for them.
SGH Chess Business League - Symultana
[White IM Piotr Nguyen]
[Black Sławomir Kędzierski (Polish Army)]
[Date "2023.11.04"] [Result 0.5:0.5]
1.f4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.g3 c5 4.Bg2 Nc6 5.O-O g6 6.d3 Bg7 7.Nc3 d4 8.Na4 Nd7 9.c4 Qc7 10.a3 O-O 11.Rb1 a6 12.Qc2 Rb8 13.Bd2 e5 14.b4 b6 15.bxc5 bxc5 16.Rxb8 Qxb8 17.f5 gxf5 18.Nh4 Ne7 19.Bh3 Qc7 20.Nxf5 Nxf5 21.Bxf5 Nf6 22.e4 Bxf5 23.Rxf5 Rb8 24.Rf1 Nd7 25 .Rb1 Rxb1+ 26.Qxb1 Qc6 27.Qc2 Bh6 28.Bxh6 Qxh6 29.Kg2 Kf8 30.Nb2 Ke7 31.Nd1 Kd8 32.Nf2 Kc7 33.h3 Kb7 34.Ng4 Qe6 35.Qe2 h5 36.Nf2 Qg6 37. Qf3 Kb6 38.Qd1 Nf8 39.Qa4 Qc6 40.Qd1
SGH Chess Business League - Symultana
[White IM Piotr Nguyen]
[Black Patryk Michałowski (Polish Army)]
[Date "2023.11.04"] [Result 0.5:0.5]
1. Nf3 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nc3 e5 6. a3 Nge7 7. b4 cxb4 8. axb4 Nxb4 9. Ba3 Nbc6 10. Ne4 O-O 11. Nd6 Qc7 12. Rb1 b6 13. O-O Rb8 14. Qa4 a6 15. Ng5 h6 16. Nge4 f5 17. Nxc8 Qxc8 18. Nd6 Qc7 19. d3 Rf6 20. c5 bxc5 21. Qc4+ Kh7 22. Rxb8 Qxb8 23. Qxc5 Bf8 24. Nc4 d5 25. Bxd5 Nxd5 2 6. Qxd5 Bxa3 27. Nxa3 Qd6 28. Qxd6 Rxd6 29. Nc4 Rd7 30. Rb1 Ra7 31. Rb6 Nd4 32. e3 Nf3+ 33. Kf1 a5 34. Ke2 e4 35. h4 a4 36. dxe4 fxe4 37. Re6 a3 38. Nxa3 R xa3 39. Re7+ Kg8 40. Rxe4 Ng1+ 41. Kf1 Ra1+ 42. Kg2 Kf7 43. Rf4+ Ke6 44. Rg4 Kf5
Second Round Conclusions
What distinguishes the SGH Chess Business League the most is not only the diverse level of chess, but above all the atmosphere and the opportunity to establish new, valuable business contacts. The meetings are enriched with discussions and exchange of experiences, which makes them unique.
The second round showed that the League is not only a place of competition, but also a platform for developing strategic competences that are so valuable in the business world.
Waiting for the Next Rounds
We are looking forward to the next rounds, which will certainly bring even more exciting games and unforgettable impressions. The SGH Chess Business League is a unique event that combines the worlds of business and chess, creating a unique community of enthusiasts of both fields.
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