02 Dec 12
Originally posted by 64squaresofpainI've read this already and it is pretty good. It's the first chess book i've finished cover to cover in ten years and that was over a couple of weeks. Don't expect to learn too much, there are some good puzzles in it but the focus of the book is more a discussion how to learn. Hendricks spends 6 o 7 chapters critiquing the way other books are written and provides some interesting thoughts on what constitutes a well written book.
Some fun commentary in the Classic today,
analysis thus far provided by GM's Nigel Short, Daniel King and Mickey Adams (thankful after his 91 moves win yesterday!)
Commentary has been momentarily postponed as they gave a "book of the year" award ceremony during live feed...
This years winner was Willy Hendriks, with his book "Move first, think ...[text shortened]... looked at Anand's game yet (which as FatLady would probably predict will be a draw lol)
The advantage to this book is that you don't need a chess board out to read it, that is the main reason i finished it. It has got me reading again though, so i've been digging out some of my old books and have started studying again after a long lay off. Can't be a bad thing.. 🙂
02 Dec 12
Originally posted by MarinkatombAronian sacced a pawn early on and couldn't get compensation for it....
Carlsen again! This kid is just exceptional!!
all 4 games have lasted a long time though, tough and tight battles
Nakamura is doing his usual thing and refusing to resign... looks like Kramnik is heading for 2 out of 2 wins also
02 Dec 12
Originally posted by 64squaresofpainAronian might have been down a pawn, but finding a win from that middle game just blows my mind. He is in a class of his own. Kramnik looks good too, i can't wait for his game with Carlsen, every time those two play it's a classic! I have to hand it to Anand as well, how did he manage to draw that game??!!
Aronian sacced a pawn early on and couldn't get compensation for it....
all 4 games have lasted a long time though, tough and tight battles
Nakamura is doing his usual thing and refusing to resign... looks like Kramnik is heading for 2 out of 2 wins also
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by Fat LadyWell Carlsen clearly chose to go for this position with an isolated b-pawn on an open file. He could have played ..a4 at some point to prevent whites b4 push and the subsequent exchanges on that file. I find it hard to criticise his opening play tbh, he clearly prefers to dodge opening theory and get straight down to the ending in most of his games. I agree with you, the position looks favorable for Kramnik in my opinion too but Carlsen is a much better judge than you or I. Let's see how it looks at move 40. 🙂
I really hate Carlsen's position against Kramnik after move 20 in their third round game. It looks like Kramnik might win a few games in this tournament after all.
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by 64squaresofpainI hope Magnus carlsen Wins.
http://www.londonchessclassic.com/press_releases.htm#lcc2012pairingsannounced
So the pairings and schedule of play has been finalised... just a matter of waiting for the games to begin!
Good quality line up as usual...
Perhaps in many peoples eyes, Carlsen is faves to win... but in this format it could be anybodys for the taking
So, who's r ...[text shortened]... e final round Carlsen has the white pieces vs. Anand... perhaps the game to win the tournament?
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by Fat LadyIt looks like Kramnik might win London Chess Classic for the second time in a row.
I really hate Carlsen's position against Kramnik after move 20 in their third round game. It looks like Kramnik might win a few games in this tournament after all.
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by Pacifiquethese guys run out lines faster than Deep Blue with Joel Benjamin pushing the buttons!
Adams (another drawmaster) is going to have his second win vs Polgar.
Jones & Aronian are fighting for draw vs Naka & Anand.
Kramnik is unbelievable! I should give up chess, for sure.
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThat after game analysis was just hilarious! My head is spinning, there were only two people in the room following all that. 🙄
these guys run out lines faster than Deep Blue with Joel Benjamin pushing the buttons!
Kramnik is unbelievable! I should give up chess, for sure.
There is such an obvious respect between those two, i don't think they've ever played a dull game. The only down side to the recent change in the candidates tournament is that we'll be denied a possible match between these two players. I'd really love to see them play a 6/8 game match, it would be so interesting to see who came out on top. 🙂
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by MarinkatombI know, even the two Grandmasters who were following along were like blown away.
That after game analysis was just hilarious! My head is spinning, there were only two people in the room following all that. 🙄
There is such an obvious respect between those two, i don't think they've ever played a dull game. The only down side to the recent change in the candidates tournament is that we'll be denied a possible match between these t ...[text shortened]... to see them play a 6/8 game match, it would be so interesting to see who came out on top. 🙂
03 Dec 12
Originally posted by 64squaresofpainIt's very hard to say. Houdini never had Kramnik up more than 1.0 but white couldn't pass a pawn in any variation i've seen. Kramnik did demonstrate a few ways he could possibly have made things more difficult but Carlsens greatest strength is his end game and i don't think Kramnik had enough of an advantage to force a win. Very interesting game, full of little tricks and 'only moves'. 🙂
I missed todays games... (well, Naka Jones are still playing lol)
Was a win ever obvious for kramnik? Or was Carlsen always going to draw?
I haven't looked at the game yet, will probably do later on tonight