All games were drawn in the final round in Shanghai. Shirov easily won the Shanghai stage to qualify for Bilbao. However, the top 2 move on. After 6 rounds, Kramnik and Aronian were tied for the 2nd spot. Therefore, they had to play blitz to determine the outcome. Kramnik won game 1, Aronian won game 2. Kramnik earned the invitation by winning the final Armageddon game with Black.
Round 6 results:
Shirov, Alexei – Aronian, Levon ½
Kramnik, Vladimir – Wang Hao ½
Final standings in Shanghai
Shirov, A | GM | ESP | 2749 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 points – 1st place |
Kramnik, V | GM | RUS | 2780 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 points – wins playoff to qualify for Bilbao |
Aronian, L | GM | ARM | 2783 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Wang Hao | GM | CHN | 2724 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Official website: http://www.bilbaofinalmasters.com/2010/en/
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Well, much as I’d prefer Kramnik to do as badly as possible, in a way it’s good that he’ll be going to Bilbao. This will give Carlsen a chance to crush him and get his measure, thus lessening the chance of an incorrect result in their absurdly short 4 game Candidates semi-final match.
Its a pity that Aronian won’t be in Bilboa, but I’m glad that Kramnik and Shirov will. Should be good.
I think Anonymous (Sept. 8 8:49 AM CDT) will get their wish. Kramnik seems to have lost his spark recently, and is very lucky to have eeked out his passport to Bilbao with his 2-to-1 blitz win over Aronian. Personally, I was pulling for Aronian. The Shirov-Kramnik game, for all its mistakes in time trouble, was very exciting.
Susan i guess Vladim say , Eieebody else doin the ULTRAPOP i might as well start doin it too!!! hehe. Susan i thought they were gunna keep being hardheaded and sneakin around in the backroom! Whoa theses guys too funny Susan! hehe.
Lionel Davis
I never understood a single comment of yours. can’t u speak plain english?
“Lionel Davis
I never understood a single comment of yours. can’t u speak plain english?”
What are you talkin’ about jive turkey!?
Brotha Lionel is just laying it down smooth like that! Don’t trip and hate ’cause the brotha likes to share his chess hood speak.
I understand Lionel perfectly. Keep it up, dude. I enjoy your comments every day.
Lucy