In just under 2 months, Bert Van Kerckhove and Robin Bilderbeek completed a series of ten 7-point matches. They played these matches during the weekly club evening at the Sandeman, the home of Ghent BC. This series of matches is known as a Master Series and it grants both players a spot on the BMSB GT (Grading Table). This GT is meant to reflect players’ performances in longer matches – as opposed to the BPR RT (Ranking Table), which also includes matches of shorter length.
Here are the numbers which quantify both players’ performances :
Bert Autumn Series 2015
Robin Autumn Series 2015
As was to be expected, Bert outplayed his opponent by some margin. It is not illogical that he won 7-3. However, his overall PR of 7,78 might raise an eyebrow here and there. The relaxed atmosphere at the Sandeman is of course an extenuating factor, but insiders nevertheless expected a better performance by this experienced player.
Robin has worked hard in previous months to improve his game. He records almost every match he plays and analyses them attentively. As we can see from the info above, his checker play is expert. It is – as for most of us – the cube handling that needs more careful attention.
Below is the updated BMSB GT : (enlarge by double-clicking)
BMSB Grading Table December 2015
Other Master Series currently underway :
Winter Series Michel Lamote v Geert Van der Stricht (10 x 15) : 0-3.
Winter Series Geert Van der Stricht v Johan Huyck (10 x 15) : 0-2.
Autumn Series Maurits Pino v Zsolt Tasnadi (8 x 9) : 2-3.
MS1 2016 Walter Meuwis v Ronny Connaert (10 x 15) : … (?)
If you feel like playing a Master Series, send an e-mail to kynos8000@gmail.com.
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