28 Jun 08
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I think the games are about to start now. Does anyone know how it will be broadcasted online? I guess playchess requires membership to watch, or I just couldn't figure it out as guest. I'd appreciate any info.
Edit: OK I guess there was something wrong with Playchess at the moment I wrote this post. It's being broadcasted right now.
28 Jun 08
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Originally posted by wormwoodMy 7 day trail period there has already passed, and I guess it's not necessary to sign up again. Playchess does broadcast it right now, they probably have delayed it because of the recent cheating accusations.
seems to be on at ICC with mig greengard and nick de firmian. I'd guess you can sign up for the free 7-day trial?
what's up with Kramnik's ...Nc6 anyway? why would he allow doubled pawns, normally I thought that type of move had the idea of developing the rook early into the game with ...Rb8, but white too has an open file there, so black will have no advantage. any ideas? perhaps the bishop pair? or to meet White's Rb2 and eliminate his advantage? I really really dislike doubled pawns, probably it's patzerish, but I can't help it (maybe it's because I'm a patzer 🙂).
(last move ...Nc6 by black -Kramnik)
28 Jun 08
Originally posted by diskamylI have no idea, but apparently it's something kasparov has played. 🙂 I didn't hear the whole story, but greengard & de firmian were talking something like that when I opened the broadcast...
My 7 day trail period there has already passed, and I guess it's not necessary to sign up again. Playchess does broadcast it right now, they probably have delayed it because of the recent cheating accusations.
what's up with Kramnik's ...Nc6 anyway? why would he allow doubled pawns, normally I thought that type of move had the idea of developing the roo ...[text shortened]... 1Bp5/3PP3/2P2N2/P4PPP/R1BQK2R w KQkq - 0 9[/fen]
(last move ...Nc6 by black -Kramnik)
28 Jun 08
Originally posted by diskamyl?? after he trades pawns on d4 they wouldn't be doubled any more ...
My 7 day trail period there has already passed, and I guess it's not necessary to sign up again. Playchess does broadcast it right now, they probably have delayed it because of the recent cheating accusations.
what's up with Kramnik's ...Nc6 anyway? why would he allow doubled pawns, normally I thought that type of move had the idea of developing the roo ...[text shortened]... 1Bp5/3PP3/2P2N2/P4PPP/R1BQK2R w KQkq - 0 9[/fen]
(last move ...Nc6 by black -Kramnik)
28 Jun 08
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Originally posted by wormwoodOK now that ...Nc6 has caused Kramnik to have two isolated pawns against white's one, and both seem like nice targets for white. White also seems to have a nice pawn center. I would do everything not to let those happen, you know. Nor the doubled pawns in the previous FEN.
I have no idea, but apparently it's something kasparov has played. 🙂 I didn't hear the whole story, but greengard & de firmian were talking something like that when I opened the broadcast...
One thing about super GM level chess that surprises me is their flexibility about some principles which my whole understanding of chess strategy rely upon. Black not only let Bxc6 happen, it provoked it by ...Bg4.
28 Jun 08
Originally posted by diskamylIdea of this move is to make pressure to white center. In such open position exchanging bishop for knight usually is definitely not bad for black Also after exchange c5xd4 these pawns will not be doubled.
My 7 day trail period there has already passed, and I guess it's not necessary to sign up again. Playchess does broadcast it right now, they probably have delayed it because of the recent cheating accusations.
what's up with Kramnik's ...Nc6 anyway? why would he allow doubled pawns, normally I thought that type of move had the idea of developing the roo ...[text shortened]... 1Bp5/3PP3/2P2N2/P4PPP/R1BQK2R w KQkq - 0 9[/fen]
(last move ...Nc6 by black -Kramnik)
28 Jun 08
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Originally posted by diskamylyeah, it's extremely educational to watch these games just for that. it scraps a lot of positional misunderstandings and even erroneous material thinking for us...
OK now that ...Nc6 has caused Kramnik to have two isolated pawns against white's one, and both seem like nice targets for white. White also seems to have a nice pawn center. I would do everything not to let those happen, you know. Nor the doubled pawns in the previous FEN.
One thing about super GM level chess that surprises me is their flexibility about some principles which my whole understanding of chess strategy rely upon.