28 Jun 08
Originally posted by vipiuyou reminded me of some Petrosian quotes:
I am wandering if this Kramnish would play for a draw against me as black...
"Some consider that when I play I am excessively cautious, but it seems to me that the question may be a different one. I try to avoid chance. Those who rely on chance should play cards or roulette. Chess is something quite different." – Tigran Petrosian
"They say my chess games should be more interesting. I could be more interesting - and also lose." – Tigran Petrosian
29 Jun 08
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Originally posted by diskamyl"Playchess does broadcast it right now, they probably have delayed it because of the recent cheating accusations."
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 1Bp5/3PP3/2P2N2/P4PPP/R1BQK2R w KQkq - 0 9[/fen]
(last move ...Nc6 by black -Kramnik)
What are these accusations ? Can you tell us more about that ? A link to the subject would be great.
29 Jun 08
Originally posted by diskamylKramnik will win, Leko will win, the rest will be draws.
Round 2 will start in a few minutes.
today's pairings are
Vladimir Kramnik - Loek van Wely
Peter Leko Vassily - Ivanchuk
Ian Nepomniachtchi - Shak. Mamedyarov
Jan Gustafsson - Arkadij Naiditsch
any predictions?
29 Jun 08
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Originally posted by ivanhoeI made it sound like I was referring to a recent specific incident, sorry, it's not like that.
"Playchess does broadcast it right now, they probably have delayed it because of the recent cheating accusations."
What are these accusations ? Can you tell us more about that ? A link to the subject would be great.
I think some time (several months) ago GM tournament organizers has taken a precautionary action such as delaying the online broadcasts about 30 mins after the games start, so that it'll be difficult to get help from the 'outside world' (since they won't be knowing what's going on the 'inside'😉.
excuse me for the bad english.
29 Jun 08
Originally posted by diskamylOh, I see ...
I made it sound like I was referring to a recent specific incident, sorry, it's not like that.
I think some time (several months) ago GM tournament organizers has taken a precautionary action such as delaying the online broadcasts about 30 mins after the games start, so that it'll be difficult to get help from the 'outside world' (since they won't be knowing what's going on the 'inside'😉.
excuse me for the bad english.
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Yasser Seirawan is now commenting on Playchess.com
He claims Ivanchuk is in trouble.