The Scorpions face the L.A. Vibe in a rematch of their week 3 encounter, when Arizona won 3.5-0.5. Having already secured their place as 2010 Champions of the USCL Western Division, this is not a critical game for the Scorpions. And the expansion team, Los Angeles, has no hope of playoff spot even with a win. So, we could see a series of quick draws. But, don't count on it. The Scorpions are a proud lot of lads and lasses, so I expect they are playing for a decisive win to finish their season on a High Note!
The only players returning from the week 3 match are the ladies; Amanda Mateer for Arizona and WFM Tatev Abrahamyan for the Vibe. Both are formidable opponents and had better not be taken lightly.
Lev Altounian takes Board 1 this week and should have a win over his opponent Alex Krechetov. Board 2 sees Warren Harper playing White facing off against Tatev - expect a long game ending in a draw here. Michael Casella with White will face Robby Adamson on Board 3 and this could be the decisive game of the match; I'm hoping Robby will out-fox Michael and secure the point for the Scorpions. Finally, on Board 4, Amanda playing White will face Eugene Yanayt who has been playing very good chess lately. I expect Amanda to fight hard but in the end Eugene will find a way to win a point for the Vibe.
Prediction for week 10: Scorpions win 2.5 - 1.5.
| Los Angeles Vibe | Arizona Scorpions | ||
| FM Alexandre Kretchetov: 2376 | IM Levon Altounian: 2496 | ||
| WFM Tatev Abrahamyan: 2385 | FM Warren Harper: 2408 | ||
| FM Michael Casella: 2329 | FM Robby Adamson: 2363 | ||
| FM Eugene Yanayt: 2240 | Amanda Mateer: 2135 | ||
| Avg Rating: 2333 | Avg Rating: 2351 |
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