One other thing, it really is amazing watching this particular kind of computer engine window, and just how “optimal” Carlsen’s moves are- little purple, almost no light purple moves highlighted. The kid is a machine!
Maybe I shouldn’t be so hasty to write Radjabov off just yet. Even with a two pawn advantage, rook pawn endgames are notoriously difficult to manage, and I am quite certain I would not be able win against a grandmaster if I were playing white here.
On my browser, the color code indicates that responding c5 to 1. e4 is a suboptimal move. So either we now know the Sicilian is a bad choice or that we can’t trust the analysis. Which is it?
19. Ng5 suggested by the chess engine looks strong to me. Did Radjabov see this move or not, I wonder?
Carlsen is about to notch another win. Anand-Carlsen 2012: get your tickets now. 🙂
Looks like Magnus is about to win his 4th in row after 46 moves.
One other thing, it really is amazing watching this particular kind of computer engine window, and just how “optimal” Carlsen’s moves are- little purple, almost no light purple moves highlighted. The kid is a machine!
Maybe I shouldn’t be so hasty to write Radjabov off just yet. Even with a two pawn advantage, rook pawn endgames are notoriously difficult to manage, and I am quite certain I would not be able win against a grandmaster if I were playing white here.
On my browser, the color code indicates that responding c5 to 1. e4 is a suboptimal move. So either we now know the Sicilian is a bad choice or that we can’t trust the analysis. Which is it?
The Sicilian is a bad choice unless you are a master of it like GM Polgar.
It’s option C; you do not understand in what part of the game the computer is most valuable.
Ha! Ha! Option C, that sounds very clever;)
It’s really impressive how good Carlsen is for his age, how much better can he get? He seems to improve all the time.