600 chess players

Another draw this round. At four the next round starts. Now in the hotel to relax for a bit.

My friend and I had a good time while waiting for our boys. A lot of laughs as always and many people coming over for a chat at our corner too. We started with 2 and ended with about 26 people yesterday evening around the little table…This morning we found another free table, another little one. But that didn’t last long: the catering people came to ask if we need a bigger table and before we could answer the question someone else answered it for us, saying they need to take care of the good atmosphere of the waiting ones by taking good care of us ;-P
We just know so many of parents and players here, and it’s always a happy reunion like atmosphere for everyone.

Photo credits to the tournament photographer by the way: nobody else is allowed to take pictures when the rounds start.