2006 World GAYP Title Match
The 2006 World GAYP Title Match Scheduled between Ron "Suki" King of Barbados will defend his Go-As-You-Please World Title against Jim Morrison of Glasgow, Kentucky. Jim won the 2005 Qualifying Tournament in Prague to earn this challenge for a WCM against the World Champion.
The match will be held at the International Checker Hall of Fame in Petal, MS on Nov. 27 through Dec. 2, 2006. Alan Millhone will referee the 24-game match, 4 games each day.
The Ron King - Jim Morison match has
been postponed a week until December 4-9th. This delay, done under WCDF
supervision, was done to affordably obtain a flight out of Barbados away from a
peak travel time.
Jim Morrison represents ACF and has played for this title twice before, and has
held Ron King close. I thank the ICHF for providing a venue, playing area, rooms
and meals for the players and officials.
Contributions to
this match are most welcome, especially given the short notice. Contributions
may be sent to Alan Millhone (check made out to Alan Millhone), PO Box #1,
Belpre OH 45714 (USA), or Ian Caws (England), or donated via Paypal on ACF store
under/Donations/ACF Donation. WCDF requires this match be played before the end
of the year.
Richard Beckwith, ACF Player Rep. posted on ACF 10/17/2006
International Checker Hall of Fame in Petal, MS
Morrison vs King
Jim Morrison of Glasgow, Kentucky Ron "Suki" King of Barbados
GAYP matches traditionally ALWAYS have 24 games, and
3-moves matches traditionally ALWAYS have 40 games: 24 games with 4 games to be
played each day and 24 moves per hour. Games will be property of WCDF. Match
fund will be a 60/40 split. Match fund currently is $3,500.00. I received a
check from one of our very few top supporters, Mr. Victor Niederhoffer for
$1,000.00 that is now part of the $3,500.00. Sincerely: Alan
Millhone, President, American Checker Federation, Match Referee for King Vs.
Morrison Match Results: December 4-9th, 2006 Result after Day 1: 4 draws.
0-0-4 12/5/06 -Tuesday - Day 2: 12/6/06 -Wednesday - Day 3: Game 9: 11-15, 22-17,
8-11 Jim red - Draw 12/7/06 -Thursday - Day 4: Game 13: 11-15,
22-17, 8-11, 17-13, 15-18 "Maid of the Mill" - Jim red - Draw 12/8/06 -Friday - Day 5: Game 17: 11-15,
22-17, 15-19 "Black Dyke" - Jim red - Loss
(2hrs+ game, Jim lost on an ending) 12/9/06 - Saturday - Day 6: Game 21: 11-15,
23-19, 8-11, 22-17, 4-8 "Old Fourteenth" - Jim red - Draw Ron King defends World GAYP Title Ron King of Barbados successfully defended his World
GAYP Title beating Jim Morrison of Kentucky by a score of 3-0 and 18 draws. The
match was held December 4-9 at the International Checker Hall of Fame in Petal,
MS. The match was sanctioned by WCDF and refereed by Alan Millhone. I brought along 2 signed books by Mr.
Victor Niederhoffer, "EDUCATION OF A SPECULATOR ". One chapter in his book deals
with how board games has played a roll in his life. Special thanks to Mr.
Niederhoffer for his generous contribution to this match. I also want to thank
Mrs. Deloris Walker for excellent meals and to the ICHF for providing
accommodations, an excellent playing room for the players and myself and for lodging during the match. I had
a wonderful time as referee for the first time in a World Title Match and
learned much from this experience. The prize fund, split 60/40, was $3,740,
which came from Oldbury fund, and donations by Mr. Victor Niederhoffer, Dr. Richard Beckwith, Alan Millhone, and S.L. Green.
I again want to personally thank Mr. Victor Niederhoffer, Dr. Richard Beckwith and S.L. Green of England for match
contributions. Games are property of WCDF. I have had a great week and feel I
have learned much watching these two Grandmasters at work.
Jim Morrison (USA) vs Ron "Suki" King (Barbados) for the WCDF World
Championship in GAYP
12/4/04 - Monday - Day 1:
Game 1: Jim Morrison began with reds after colors were chosen. Suki
opened with 24-19 off Jim's 11-15 and game ended in a draw.
Game 2: Suki began with 11-15 and Jim played the Cross and game was drawn.
Game 3: Jim opened with 11-15 and Suki replied 22-17, Jim replied
9-14, and game was a Souter and drawn.
Game 4: Suki opened 11-15 and Jim replied 22-18 and game ended in a draw.
Game 5: It began with Jim as red again.......... 11-15, 22-17, 9-14
and Suki won.
Game 6: Single corner was played by Jim and result was a draw.
Game 7: 11-15, 22-17, 9-14 Draw
Game 8: Single corner with Jim as white and Suki won.
Result after Day 2: King leads by 2 wins to 6 draws.
2-0-6
Game 10: 11-15, 23-18, 8-11 Jim white - Draw
Game 11: 11-15, 22-17, 8-11 Jim red - Draw
Game 12: 11-15, 23-18, 8-11 Jim white - Draw
Result after Day 3: King leads by 2 wins to
10 draws. 2-0-10
Game 14: 11-15, 22-18, 15-22, 25-18 "Single Corner" - Jim white - Draw
Game 15:
11-15, 22-17, 8-11, 17-14 "White Dyke" - Jim red - Draw
Game 16: 11-15, 2318,
8-11 "Cross" - Jim white - Draw
(3 excellent
draw games each lasting over an hour, except last game was kinda of a rest
game lasted 5 minutes)
Result after Day 4: King leads by 2 wins to
14 draws. 2-0-14
Game 18: 11-15,
22-18, 15-22, 25-18 "Single Corner" - Jim white - Draw
(1hr game)
Game 19: 11-15,
22-17, 15-19 "Black Dyke" - Jim red - Draw
(1hr game)
Game 20: 11-15,
23-18, 8-11 "Cross" - Jim whiter - Draw
(1hr game along familiar lines)
Jim will have to win 4 in a row to defeat Suki. Play
will begin in the morning at 9AM after one of Mrs. Walker's award winning
breakfasts!
Result after Day 5: King leads by 3 wins to
17 draws. 3-0-17
This the final day of the match, and this game
followed along p.p. to a draw. Jim being behind 3 games and 3 to play
could not unseat Suki so the match was concluded.
Result after Day 6: King leads by 3 wins to
18 draws. 3-0-18
Sincerely:
Alan Millhone, President
American Checker Federation
Taken from
www.usacheckers.com/forum with thanks to Alan Millhone to
report this match.