Arizona Scorpions try for a Third Win. Beware Los Angeles!

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The Arizona Scorpions have won their first two matches, first on a Wednesday and second on a Monday; this week they try to extend their winning streak on a Tuesday evening. Last week's win against the Seattle Sluggers was very decisive (3-1) and an excellent review of the games by EJ can be found at: http://arizonascorpionchess.com/2010/09/still-perfect/comment-page-1/#comment-480

This week, in Phoenix, the Scorpions take on the Los Angeles Vibe, newcomers to the USCL who sport a record of one win and one loss. The Scorpions will use their week 1 lineup on the first 3 boards. On board 4, Amanda Mateer will play her first game of the season against the strong NM, Christian Tanaka.

My prediction for this match is the Vibe will get some beginner's luck and the encounter will end as a draw at 2-2. The lineup for this week's match is:

Arizona Scorpions			Los Angeles Vibe
IM Rogelio Barcenilla: 2583			GM Melikset Khachiyan: 2590
IM Dionisio Aldama: 2399			FM Joel Banawa: 2416
IM Daniel Rensch: 2471			WFM Tatev Abrahamyan: 2385
Amanda Mateer: 2135			NM Christian Tanaka: 2227
Avg Rating: 2397			Avg Rating: 2405