Baniel and Drake settled the game peacefully in just ten moves. Both are assured of spots in the team with three rounds left to go. A tense game developed between Duke and King. Both are new to All-Army Chess and instead of halving the point early, both decided to fight for the point. This strategy benefits one and hurts the other. Veteran players over time have adopted a strategy, borne out of experience, guaranteeing a spot in the top six. The strategy involves playing to draw against equal or stronger opposition and play to win against weaker opponents.
West vs. Floto (1-0)
Donovan vs. Pitts (0-1)
Baniel vs. Drake (1/2-1/2)
Corona vs. Shepherd (0-1)
Fissel vs. Macaspac (0-1)
Duke vs. King (1/2-1/2)

Standings after Round 8
|
Rank |
Players |
Points |
|
1 |
Macaspac |
8 |
|
2 |
Pitts |
6 |
|
3 |
Drake |
6 |
|
4 |
Baniel |
5.5 |
|
5 |
King |
5 |
|
6 |
Duke |
5 |
|
7 |
West |
4 |
|
8 |
Donovan |
3 |
|
9 |
Fissel |
2.5 |
|
10 |
Corona |
2 |
|
11 |
Shepherd |
1 |
|
12 |
Floto |
0 |

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