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Here are some of my thoughts:
– Topalov seems to prefer dynamic positions whereas Kramnik is a master of classical positions.
– Kramnik’s strength may be to understand and prepare for individuals. Topalov may be better at general preparation.
– Kramnik is better at the endgame. Topalov is better at tactics.
– Kramnik is probably a better defender. Topalov is a better attacker.
– Kramnik’s preference in matches has been to play for a draw with black (based on his openings), Topalov definitely may try to play for a win with the black pieces.
regards
Topalov will definitely take risks. Kramnik thens to play much more conservatively.
they say offence gets one into the Super Bowl and defence wins the Super Bowl.
Topalov’s offence has certainly taken him to the top. Kramnik’s defence won the title from Kasparov in 2000.
Kramnik beat Kasparov with the Berlin defence. I wonder what he has prepared for Topalov to try to stop him.
Does anyone know what time the first game starts on Saturday. New York City time would be best. that is the same time as ICC server time.
I dont think sunshine even saw any of the games in 2000 given their comments.
And of course, a major difference is that Kramnik has a great deal more match experience than Topalov.
sunshine,
New York is 8 hours behind Moscow time so the first game should start at 7am ICC server time on Sat.
Of the five comparisons offered by vvchess, at least four are dubious.
Topalov prefers “dynamic” positions, and Kramnik “classical”? I think you meant “positional.” Dynamic and classical chess aren’t opposites.
“Kramnik’s strength may be to understand and prepare for individuals. Topalov may be better at general preparation.” Huh????
“Kramnik is better at the endgame. Topalov is better at tactics.” Huh????
“Kramnik is probably a better defender. Topalov is a better attacker.” That one might be true.
“Kramnik’s preference in matches has been to play for a draw with black (based on his openings)….” That seems to be Kramnik’s preference in general.
“Both dont have guts to play against Anand for the title!”
It isn’t a question of guts. They both conformed to the system that FIDE came up with. Anand didn’t win San Luis; Topalov did.
“It’s a shame that these two are playing the World championship leaving Anand out as if these two have been #1 and #2 for years!”
Topalov and Kramnik didn’t leave Anand out. Anand played at San Luis, but he wasn’t as good as Topalov. His long record of excellence is duly noted, but you have to deliver when it counts.
“Shame on FIDE. Other GMs won’t speak out either- including Anand because of fear for being controversial! At least, Anand should have guts to question this, but he won’t.”
Anand is not a sore loser. He had his shot at San Luis, but Topalov played better.