Another great game from the Gem City Open…..

Ariel Ofek beat USCF Master Hans Multhopp in Round 1 near miniature (23 moves) to get off to a great start, followed by a long hard fought draw in Round 2 against National Expert and 8 time Dayton Chess Club Champion David Friedman . Not bad for a player rated 1991. Then in Round 3 Ariel was paired against International Master Ronald Burnett who he played to a likely draw in 67 moves, but on move 68 he faltered and IM Burnett won. Here is the game.

Heartbreak