Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:10 pm
That was an easy prediction. JvF certainly doesn't mind leading with his chin.
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Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
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Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:31 am
He's playing Norway 4 to 14 June, but presumably has the US Championships 20 to 31 March before then, there's also the World Teams 3 to 14 March as a possible?
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:05 pm
What is Kramnik's worst ever tournament performance previously? Asking for a friend 
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:08 am
Radjabov's turn to "do a Kramnik" (ie self-destruct) today.
Nobody else following this?
Nobody else following this?
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:28 am
Peter Doggers report on Round 9. Nepo joins Carlsen and Anand in the lead after repeating Carlsen's 4 Nd3 in the Petroff. The Radjabov game referred to is annotated in the report. That 84...Kd6!! move was truly sensational. Svidler and Gustaffson duly impressed.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:08 amRadjabov's turn to "do a Kramnik" (ie self-destruct) today. Nobody else following this?
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:03 pm
Well?Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:05 pmWhat is Kramnik's worst ever tournament performance previously? Asking for a friend
Nepo meanwhile gets whupped by van Foreest (even if he somehow dragged it out to move 60)
In the final game going, Carlsen is trying for a classic grind against his old sparring partner Anand.......
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:05 pm
Not sure, but pretty classy of Vald to be interviewed after another defeat see Pete Doggers report, lost of top players wouldn't have done soMatt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:03 pmWell?Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:05 pmWhat is Kramnik's worst ever tournament performance previously? Asking for a friend
ress chief Tom Bottama started his interview with "Vladimir, the tournament is not going very well at all!" to which Kramnik duly replied: "Yes, I noticed also!"
The Russian explained: "Today I got to play a sharp line and I totally confused all my analysis. I got lost just after the opening, just messed up everything."
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:21 am
.....and does what only Carlsen can do. Unbelievable! Round 10 reportMatt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:03 pmIn the final game going, Carlsen is trying for a classic grind against his old sparring partner Anand.......
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:12 pm
Kramnik wins a game!
Giri catches Carlsen after Shankland resigns in a drawn position; Nepo half a point back, with Ding & Vishy (who play each other tomorrow) a further half point away from the lead
Giri catches Carlsen after Shankland resigns in a drawn position; Nepo half a point back, with Ding & Vishy (who play each other tomorrow) a further half point away from the lead
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:44 pm
WTF happened there?!?Mick Norris wrote: ↑Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:12 pmGiri catches Carlsen after Shankland resigns in a drawn position
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:37 pm
Presumably he noticed he couldn't get his king into the corner and didn't notice that it didn't matter.
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 9:41 pm
He really missed that knight
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:45 am
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:02 am
Round 11 report. I must admit I did wonder if Giri thought he was winning after he played b6 but he knew exactly what he was doing and it worked. Even asking Shankland if he was resigning just to make sure!
Re: Tata Steel Wijk Aan Zee Fri 11th to Sun 27th Jan 2019
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:21 pm
Sam bounced back victorious today