13 Oct 08
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Kramnik starts with the white pieces
"Today’s drawing of lots has pointed out that in tomorrow’s first game of the 2008 World Chess Championship Match Vladimir Kramnik will play with the white pieces and Viswanathan Anand with the black pieces. A small report on the drawing of lots. full story » ... "
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14 Oct 08
Originally posted by no1maraudernot really...
You don't consider using the Exchange Slav to be playing on the edge of a knife?
and, to backup my opinion, from the site's commentaries:
"Well, that is a surprise. The drawing tendency of the Exchange line makes it less preferable at top level, as it minimizes the chances to make good use of the White pieces. "
14 Oct 08
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Originally posted by vipiuNaturally, I was being sarcastic.
not really...
and, to backup my opinion, from the site's commentaries:
"Well, that is a surprise. The drawing tendency of the Exchange line makes it less preferable at top level, as it minimizes the chances to make good use of the White pieces. "
Is there somewhere else with live broadcasts besides ICC? Those guys are annoying idiots.
FYI, Game 1 was a pretty lifeless draw.
14 Oct 08
FYI, Game 1 was a pretty lifeless draw.[/b]I don't think so!
I was in the hall and wanted to report live from there in the forum,
but in the hall it was not allowed to start a computer
(because of the light!) and in the vestibule you could
not see the game and the internet connection was broken.
The only option would be the press room, but there you need
vip tickets for 170 euro per game!