Carlson Topalv, round 2 , Najing, 2009, 1:0

Originally posted by Nordlys
The news on the tournament homepage are always a pleasure to read.

Originally posted by Nordlys
"Since then, Wang Yue defensed tenaciously, exchanging pieces and simplifying the situation in order to draw by scarifying bishop to two pawns." (http://www.chess-pearlspring.com/www/chess_pk/2009/en/dsdt_mb_a39091007100577.htm)

Can anyone explain that scarifying technique to me?

Originally posted by Shenandoah
The Bishop can only scarify the pawns if the pawns are Catholic and have spent time as choir boys. Pawns of any other faith are immune to this effect.

Originally posted by Shenandoah
The Bishop can only scarify the pawns if the pawns are Catholic and have spent time as choir boys. Pawns of any other faith are immune to this effect.

Originally posted by Nordlys
"Since then, Wang Yue defensed tenaciously, exchanging pieces and simplifying the situation in order to draw by scarifying bishop to two pawns." (http://www.chess-pearlspring.com/www/chess_pk/2009/en/dsdt_mb_a39091007100577.htm)

Can anyone explain that scarifying technique to me?

Magnus won his last game today, has won the tournament 2 1/2 points ahead of Topalov, and has crossed the 2800 border! (http://chess.liverating.org/) Apparently he is the first 18 y.o. to do so.

Originally posted by Goshen
Hey I'm sure Carlsen is a big hero in your city.

What an amazing performance by Carlsen, 5/5 with White, beat every other competitor at least once and a 3016 rating performance!

I hope Kasparov stays with him for a while, who knows how good Carlsen could become?

Here's his last round game:

I agree, just an unbelievable run by Carlsen and some very nice games.