Final Standing
1-3 GMs Ivanchuk, Karpov, Kasimdzhanov 7
4 GM Berg 5.5
5-6 GM Kosyrev, FM Vitiugov 4.5
7 GM Jemelin 4
8 IM Liiva 3.5
9 GM Agrest 1.5
10 GM Shirov .5
The shocking part of this tournament is Karpov at the age of 55 tied for first in another major event with the score of 7 / 9 and Shirov (2709) at #16 in the world scored .5 / 9!!!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Congratulations to Mr. Karpov!! You also tied two matches against him. That proves how strong you are.
Kid
Excellent result by Karpov!
Karpov also defeated Kasparov in a rapid match in Times Square a few years ago.
Susan
how did you do in your matches against Karpov.
I know you had a tie in at least one of the matches.
Karpov is and always has been a pretty good chess player.
I have admired Shirov and am shocked that he did so incredibly poorly. his performance rating was only 2139 some 623 points below his elo rating.
I doubt that this has ever happened in the past. it must be a guinnis book of world records.
from a statistical mathematical point of view, it must happen in some rare cases. and from a purely math point of view, it does not mean he is any less of a player. but from a psychological point of view it must be crushing to shirov.
Shirov and Morozevich have a certain similarity in their play. By that I mean, you never know which Shirov or Morozevich is going to show up? Being influenced by the old positional school, it’s good to see Karpov finish this well.
Tommy,
Both matches ended with a 3-3 (2 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) tie. One was in October 2005 and the other was in September 2004.
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
http://www.SusanPolgar.blogspot.com
you can see how “stable” Karpov & Kramnik is, no matter Kramnik has an illness (at least he reach +0 or 50% at RussianFinal) or Karpov (something like -2 performance at his worst when he has no motivation at play tournament).
And how unstable Shirov “fire on board” and Morozevich. they could do a sparkling game, but sometimes their play are unrecognizable.
I think Shirov have some personal private problem regarding his 0.5/9 performance. I hope he get well soon, & recovered from any of it very soon. & back play great at Monte Carlo Amber Rapid (i hope he get invited this year, like usual he get).
Did not Ivanchuk win on tiebreak, with Karpov and Kasim. officially finishing 2nd and 3rd?
prdd
It’s good to see Ivanchuk shine in the Keres tournament, and in a way it’s fitting. Congratulations.
tommy, thanks for your comments, only remember, Karpov is one of the best chess players ever —> “Karpov is and always has been a pretty good chess player”
ha ha ha…and Michael Jordan was a “pretty good basketball player” too!
Shirov? OMG perhaps we should quickly arrange a match…there is a chance I could win
The heading should make it more clear that this is a RAPID tournament…
Yes Yes Yes
Kerry Liles said…
The heading should make it more clear that this is a RAPID tournament…
Monday, January 09, 2006 10:30:41 AM
I am now shocked to find out this was not regular games. it was rapid play. I believe this does not affect his elo rating.
although he still should have done better.
I also agree with
Anonymous said…
I think Shirov have some personal private problem regarding his 0.5/9 performance. I hope he get well soon, & recovered from any of it very soon.
Monday, January 09, 2006 12:12:24 AM
There just has to be some explanation.
Susan,
As much as I was never much of a Karpov Fan, I wonder whats age gotto do with chess? rather one reason why common ppl are not getting attracted towards chess is somehow all the popular culture ‘movies music, literature etc’ associates chess with Older generation ( remember seeing those ivory chessmen decorating drawing room of renowned businessman, Scientist, Brilliant but crank villians in Movies & literature).
If not for his political aspirations, Kasparov would still top the chess world for another 2 decades ( till another chess player of his caliber arrives at scene) what do you say?
It is indeed shocking to witness how poorly Shirov played in this event. He seems to have played purely superficial attacking chess with little thought to what his opponent might do. I’ve also noticed Shirov’s lack of participation in the top tournaments over the last couple of years or so, and performances such as this do not bode well for future invitations to such events. For years, I’ve been an avid fan of Shirov’s, so his recent play is particularly disheartening. I do hope that whatever is troubling him will soon pass and that he will again treat us to his amazing style. All hats off to Anatoly Karpov. His positional style coupled with his occasional willingness to gamble is highly instructive. I rank his games up with those of Capablanca in their seeming inevitability, though I still agree with Fischer’s assessment that Capablanca was the greatest chess player of all time.
It is indeed shocking to witness how poorly Shirov played in this event. He seems to have played purely superficial attacking chess with little thought to what his opponent might do. I’ve also noticed Shirov’s lack of participation in the top tournaments over the last couple of years or so, and performances such as this do not bode well for future invitations to such events. For years, I’ve been an avid fan of Shirov’s, so his recent play is particularly disheartening. I do hope that whatever is troubling him will soon pass and that he will again treat us to his amazing style. All hats off to Anatoly Karpov. His positional style coupled with his occasional willingness to gamble is highly instructive. I rank his games up with those of Capablanca in their seeming inevitability, though I still agree with Fischer’s assessment that Capablanca was the greatest chess player of all time.