David Howell
David Howell
David Wei Liang Howellis an English chess grandmaster and British champion in 2009, 2013 and 2014. He is the youngest chess Grandmaster in the United Kingdom, a title he earned when he came second during the 35th Rilton Cup in Stockholm on 5 January 2007 when he was 16. The previous record holder, Luke McShane, was six months older when he became a grandmaster...
ProfessionChess Player
Date of Birth14 November 1990
nervous sure
I was nervous all day, but I'm not so sure it was because of Tiger, strangely,
buyers doubt leverage year
There is no doubt that buyers have more leverage than they did a year ago.
comment disagree offer refrain respect
Out of respect for our client, Mr. Cummings, we try to refrain from any comment on this situation. That being said, I will say that I disagree with that characterization. That offer was not made,
fly radar worry
It doesn't worry me that I fly under the radar over here,
nice playing tournament
It is nice playing in a tournament when you are one of the better players.
middle stern
It is a pretty stern test, ... You have to keep it down the middle because of the rough.
I was as gutted as I have ever been.
touch wait
It's going to be touch and go. We will have to wait and see.
david five four good great nice strong win
David and I are good friends, so it should be nice out there tomorrow. This is a strong field, so it would be a great win if I can get it - but any one of four or five players, if they get hot, still has a chance.
ditch lucky played second shot suppose
It was a frustrating way to finish, but I was lucky my second shot bounced over the ditch so I suppose it evens out/I played really nicely.
stage standard
I was 5 under today. At this stage in the tournament, that's the standard where you need to be.
anywhere good kidding near shoot tiger
I'm not kidding myself that I'm anywhere near as good as Tiger but who knows? I've got to shoot another two 67s. It's in my own hands.
anywhere good kidding near shoot tiger
I'm not kidding myself that I'm anywhere near as good as Tiger but who knows? ... I've got to shoot another two 67s. It's in my own hands.
aggressive delighted finally guys knew tried
I'm delighted to finally win. I just tried to be aggressive - I knew the other guys wouldn't back down.