Anand, V (2783) – Kramnik, V (2772)
World Championship – Game 9
Bonn, Germany
1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf6 4.Nc3 c6 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bh4 dxc4 Kramnik is trying to dictate this game with something new in this match. Let’s see when he will uncork a novelty or will Anand beat him to the punch?
7.e4 g5 8.Bg3 b5 9.Be2 Bb7 10.Qc2 Nbd7 The most popular response here is 11.Ne5. However, 11.Rd1 or 11.O-O are fine as well. Perhaps Anand will choose a less popular line.
11.Rd1 Anand chose a somewhat less popular continuation.
11…Bb4 12.Ne5 This is definitely what Kramnik needs, a sharp game, to have a chance to make a comeback.
12…Qe7 This seems to be a rare move. I believe that it was recommended in an earlier analysis by German GM Christopher Lutz (who had achieved a high rating of 2655 back in July 2002). I do not have access to that article now but you can probably search for it.
13.O-O An option for Black is 13…Rg8 to be ready in case if White plays f4. I believe GM VanWely has played this line before. VanWely has worked with Kramnik before so I would not be surprised if Kramnik is very well prepared with this line. Other possible lines include 13…h5 and 13…Nxe5 which is not a bad idea.
I am doing the commentary from Los Angeles airport. Therefore, I do not have access to all my database and information.
13…Nxe5 14.Bxe5 O-O Krannnik must be well prepared for this line. It looks like a dangerous position for Black at first glance with the pawn of g5. However, White cannot play f4 yet because Black could play Nd7 with an advantage. I would play h3 first to prevent Black from playing g4 with the idea of potentially playing f4 soon. The position is unclear but Kramnik has a psychological edge because he is able to bring Anand to something he cooked up at home with his seconds. Anand is spending a good amount of time here to come up with a good plan. It is obvious that White has to attack on the Kingside. The question is how.
15.Bxf6 A very surprising choice of move. The idea is to push f4 to open up the Kingside to exploit Black’s weak King.
15…Qxf6 16.f4 Black should not take the pawn. He should move his Queen out of the way with Qg6. Here is a possible line: 16…Qg6 17.f5 exf5 18.exf5 Qf6 19.Ne4 Qe7 20.f6 Qe6 and the position is unclear. 16.Qg7 is also playable.
16…Qg7 This is possible 17.fxg5 hxg5 18.e5. I think the opening choice in this game clears up a few issues: 1. Kramnik is not going down quietly. He is still trying hard. 2. Anand is not coasting to the finish line. He is not afraid to fight hard all the way to protect his title. Anand is spending a lot of time here.
17.e5 I have an interesting thought with 17…f5 18.exf6 Qxf6 19 fxg5 Qxg5 with an unclear position. 17…Qh7 and 17…Be7 are also playable. White is down a pawn but he has compensation with a potentially strong attack on the Kingside. Therefore, he must try to open it up. He also has the threat of Ne4 – Nf6.
On the other hand, even though Black is up a pawn, he must find a way to coordinate his pieces. The g2 pawn may be a potential target for Black. One way is to open up the g file, move his King to the h file, and get his Rook(s) to the g file.
17…c5 A very peculiar move, definitely not one I had expected. It is obvious that Black wants to open the h1-a8 diagonal for his Bishop. A possible line is 18.Nxb5 gxf4 19.Bf3 Bxf3 20.Rxf3 a6 21.Nd6 cxd4 22.Rxf4 Qxe5 23.Rg4+ Kh8 24.Nxc4 with an exciting position.
18.Nxb5 cxd4 This has become a very complicated position. White has a number of options such as 19.Qxc4, 19.Bf3, 19.Nxd4, etc. I think it is most safe to play 19.Qxc4 to get break up Black’s pawn chain in the center.
19.Qxc4 A good line for Black is 19…a5 protecting the Bishop on b4 and making the a6 square available for some potential lines.
19…a5 A line that popped up in my head is 20.Nd6 Ba6 21.Qc2 Bxd6 22.exd6 Rfd8 and Black is fine, perhaps even slightly better. If 20.Qxd4 then 20…Rac8.
20.Kh1 Another move I did not anticipate. 20…gxf4 21.Bf3 Bxf3 22.gxf3 Qxe5 23.Nxd4 Rac8 24.Nc6 Qf5 25.Rg1+ Kh7 with an unclear position.
20…Rac8 An interesting move. Black wants to get his heavy artillery in play. 21.Qxd4 Bc5. This is an extremely complicated position and time may become a big factor soon.
21.Qxd4 gxf3 The idea is after 22.Bf3, Black has 22…Ba6 if 23.a4 Rc5 24.Qxf4 Rxe5 =+
22.Bxf3 Ba6 23.a4 Rc5 Black chose the plan I noted above. Black has a small advantage with the Bishop pair. Black is certainly not going away without a fight. All chess fans should be excited about the fighting spirit by both players in spite of the current score.
24.Qxf4 Rxe5 25.b3 Bxb5 Kramnik wants to squeeze out a win with a pawn advantage in a Bishop opposite color Bishop endgame.
26.axb5 Rxb5 This has to be the biggest advantage Kramnik has in the match so far. The real question is can he convert it? Is the advantage big enough?
27.Be4 Bc3 28.Bc2 Black can continue with 28…Be5 29.Qf2 Rb4 to bring the Rook to the Kingside =+
28…Be5 29.Qf2 Bb8 30.Qf3 Black can get the other Rook into play with 30…Rc5 then doubling up the Rooks.
30…Rc5 31.Bd3 Rc3 32.g3 Kh8 The players are moving quite fast here due to time pressure. Therefore, don’t expect the most precise moves. Black still has a small advantage.
33.Qb7 One idea for Anand is to play Rf3 then doubling his Rooks on the f file. However, White is still worse here.
33…f5 Trading Queen is fine for Black as he can squeeze the endgame without risks. I don’t think Anand would want to trade Queen as he has to fight to earn 1/2 point. He wants to keep things in play.
34.Qb6 Qe5 Ouch, Kramnik blundered to allow Anand to force a draw: 35.Bxf5 exf5 36.Qxh6+ Kg8 37.Qg6+ Qg7 38.Qe6+ Kh8 39.Rxf5 Rxf5 40.Qxf5 Qb7+ 41.Rd5=
35.Qb7 Anand did not see that line. Hard to calculate the whole thing through with little time.
35…Qc7 Kramnik is persistent. He wants the Queens off the board. I am not sure if he has enough to win though.
36.Qxc7 Bxc7 37.Bc4 Re8 38.Rd7 Black can try 38…a4. White can probably hold with 39.Ra1.
38…a4 39.Rxc7 axb3 I still do not think that Black has enough to convert this unless White blunders.
40.Rf2 White made time control.
40.Rb8 Black made time control as well.
41.Rb2 Now 41…Rc2 42. Rxb3 Rxb3 43. Bxb3 Rxc7 44. Bxe6 -/+. 41…Rc2 42. Rxc2 bxc2 43. Bf1 Rb2 44. Kg1 e5 -/+. However, White does have this: 42.Rxc2 bxc2 43.Bxe6 Rb1+ 44.Kg2 c1=Q 45.Rxc1 Rxc1 46.Bxf5 and White holds. Well done by Anand under severe pressure.
41…h5 Kramnik spent about 30 minutes for this move. He realized that 41…Rc2 would lead to a draw. This is very interesting. He is counting on the fact that White cannot make much progress.
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42.Kg2 h4 43.Rc6 Nice try by Kramnik but it looks almost certain that the game will end in a draw.
43…hxg3 White can just recapture without any danger.
44.hxg3 Black can play Rg8 but it will again lead to a draw. All lines seem drawish to me.
44…Rg8 45.Rxe6 Black can play 45…Rxc4 46.Rxb3 f4 47.Rh6+ Kg7 48.Rh4 =
45…Rxc4 and draw agreed 1/2 Great try by Kramnik but not enough. Anand has secured at least a tie with 3 to play. Kramnik has to score a hat trick to take it to the playoff. I will be back tomorrow with LIVE commentary of game 10.
Final number: 64,127 unique users joined us for the live blogging of game 9. It is the highest number of this match so far but still only about half of each of the final two games of the Kramnik – Topalov WC match in Elista.
And the first comment belongs to me 🙂
1. e4 now!
Nope QBD again…
Curious who does today say he is “polgar”
whoa…they are off the block on full steam. ten moves using <4 mins each!!
Game on…they both are out swinging today with the sharp line.
Will be fun
I would like for Kramnik to win this game…I really don’t care about Anand winning the match at this point..I just would like to see some interesting games.
Respected Susan,
I am so grateful to you for providing live insights ( AND BEAUTIFUL ALSO ) which makes us understand everything..I like the craze & passion for chess in Hungary!
I have first ever question to you , Susan please do answer..whenevr you find time..
What do you think..say in game 7 & 8 ,had Anand castled,,he had more chances of losing…??
A sharp Botvinnink line is probably the right choice. Both players chose to leave the well known variations which is interesting.
I personally like Kramniks position. After all he is a pawn ahead (thats why it’s a gambit lol) and he is a good defensive player. Anand might be provocate to complicate the game.
15. h3 seems good for me.
Susan , why haven’t we seen 1.e4 yet in this championship?
Is it out of fashion at such a higher level of chess providing more chances of draw rather than sharp,tactical play when compared to 1.d4?
Are “1.e4 , best be test” days in decline!
Bored with these 1.d4 games
Kramnik is using the same tactic as against Topalov – he is hardly seen at the board.
While I don’t think kramnik cheated in Elista, he certantly made Topalov believe that he does.
Once Anand starts to think what Kramnik is doing in his rest room, Kramnik has already won.
16. e5 and 17. Ne4 with 18. Nf6+ what can black do?
What is the problem with 16..gxf4 ?
17.fxg5 hxg5
18.Rf3 with the idea of Rg3 or h3
can this be played susan?
Hi Susan,
perhaps after 16. fxg5 hxg5 17. e5 and than c5 to prevent the knight from e4?
anand is behind on the clock by 20 mins!! kramnik coming back??
Susan I just want to thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into the analysis/this blog. You’re doing this for free even from the airport to make us understand what is going on. Thanks a lot! <3
On the image you have posted, f4 pawn is missing.
I have a feeling that kramnik is vary of accepthing an offer for sharp lines, on Qe7, he didnt try for c5 to attack e4 pawn.
Anand is once again on attacking mode, but this time kramnik seems to manage the time better.
Obviously there is no home made game for anand in this. Kramnik will be happy to draw this game.
Susan, what exactly Anand is trying to do? I expected him to play 17. fxg5; and he has surprised me with e5. Can you elaborate the STRATEGY Anand is trying, please?
White is building up a huge attack…Kram better beware…black will lose if he goes for a win here.
lets hope that it will be hard fought interesting match…
This is a position showing me how far the distance to a good player is. In the live comments f5 is the most reckommended move atm. I would only start thinking about it if I fell lost in this position with black.
JP
what about
17. … c5
It opens the a8-h1 diagonal for black. Echange of pawns gives the parallel diagonal. Also, after fxg5 or vice versa black queen is exerting pressure e5 pawn – more than compensation for the open d-file.
thoughts?
Kramnik is behind on clock…this answers ur Q anonymous….building up a solid attack if black is ambitious.
c5 is what I thought about too.
JP
Kramnik has gone behind Anand now…is he caught in a conundrum>
anonuymous..18.Ne4 gxf4 19.rxf4 and black loses
Is it a zugzwang for black already?
viola… c5 it is.
this promises to be super fun
PN (was me earlier suggesting 17. … c5)
Extremely interesting idea… I would continue the line with …f5 18.ef Qxf6 19.fg Qxg5 20.Qe4 threatening Nxb5. I have no idea what’s going on in the final position though…
why do you say it is a zugzwang? Black can still play Bxc3 or f5, right?
Aha ! Now, the b5 pawn is en prise…what’ll Anand do now? Nxb5?
c5 was a blunder by Kramnik. The tide is about to turn and Anand will be crowned WCC today.
@anon 11:09
The master commenting at chessok.com gives ! for c5 and ‘Best move.’
So have you something to underline your comment?
What about 18…Bg2 for black ?
So strange, Anand is so close to eventual victory, but he will lose this for sure….. great that we have such a worthy champ. but go Vlad!
Now a5 and Anand have Bf3.
How is 20. Nd6
– PN
what about nxd4 ??!
how about rxd4???
Will Anand get into a time-pressure? He’s 17 minutes behind Kramnik !
How about 20.a3 Rac8 21.Qd3?
anand behind by 20mins and has to complete 21 moves in 24mins
i think Anand will be under time pressure..already under 21 minutes..
@ PN
20.Nd6?! might lose because of 21…Ba6!?
Rybka3 on 8 core system give black a very serious edge after a5!
(0.7 pawns)
And if you go into the lines the edge always increases very fast dramatically.
Basically it seems white cannot play Bf3 to exchange the very strong Bb7 tactically, and black simple has the very strong idea of gxf4 and Kh8, Rg8 and mate on g- file
(again the g-file btw…)
I think Kramnik wins today.
very weird opening choice from Vishy. Going for a solid draw was much better imho.
thanks Susan… thats the 20. Nd8 line I was also thinking… Anand had time problems coming up. 🙁
sorry.. i meant 20. Nd6
WHy Anand not play Bf3 ?
I just wonder what makes Anand take such a long time? He has [unusually] taken 90 minutes on the clock to move less than 20 moves !!! I haven’t heard of his doing this even against Kasparov !!! Can someone share thoughts on this?
Kramnik could win this game!
Just now Anand played Kh1..was it suprising?
very interesting move…now the white rook can come onto the g-file after gxf4; bf3,b*f3; g*f3
And anand can win the pawn back by taking d4 anytime.
the activity of black pieces is becoming very dangerous!
Why not 20 Qxd4
If 20…Rad8 then
21. Qxd8 Rxd8
22. Rxd8+ Kh7
23. Bd3+
Isn’t this very nasty for Black?
also there is threat 21 a3 Be7 22 Qc7, getting one of the bishops
Now white has played 20. Kh1. Black has a solid move, 20…gxf4, forcing 21.Bf3. After 21…Bxf3 22.Rxf3 Qxe5 23.Nxd4 R(a or f)d8 looks solid for black…any thoughts Susan?
@ anom 11:50
After gf4 Bf3 Bf3 follows gf3.
This was probably the idea behind Kh1.
i think 21…bxf3 will be followed by gxf3 opening up the g-file for the white rooks
very very exciting!!!
Rybka likes Rac8
Susan, to the possible line mentioned above, how does 21.Rf2 look for white as an option?
looks like a draw to me…………
Blackie in trouble
black down a pawn… he better have a good plan to attack the white king….
looking like white is better
Bf3 will nullify gxc4
http://www.uep-chess.com/index_live.html
cant see white losing from here…….. cant say he can definetly win but white seems stronger
http://chessok.com/broadcast/live.php?key=bonn9.pgn&game=0
Judith why is the slight advantage with black….. who will save the f7 pawn?
thank you pals
Twice in history, a player has come back from a -3 deficit to win the World Chess Championship. Wilhelm Steinitz was down -3 after the first fives games of the first official WCC, and Garry Kasparov was down -5 in 1984, down -2 when the match was suspended after 48 games, and won by +2 when it was resumed in 1985.
Perhaps Kramnik will yet stage an even more dramatic comeback!
Why are you asking Judit? She’s not here.
@Susan
After 21…gf (instead of Bc5!?)
I do not see any advantage left for black.
That’s Leko-style!
No more than draw for black, Anand will offer one during the next three moves after having played:
22.Bf3 (only move) Ba6
23.a4 (to block Ba6) Rc5
24.Qf4: Re5:
and the black’s bishop pair is neutralized sufficiently.
23… Rc5 24. Qxf4 Rxe5 25. b3 Bxb5 26.axb5 Rxb5 27.Be4
Over here, Vishy’s position is slowly crumbling..Again, with 20 min + left on his clock, Vlad needs to find right moves
pls call her susan or zsuzsanna
Now it’s B having some play on the g-line.
Dangerous for white.
Kramnik correctly sets his sights on h2, to provoke g3 or h3.
h3 would be fatal here.
When Susan says that all chess fans should be excited about the fighting spirit by both players, she’s right on the ball.
It is great to watch them fight like this. Having said that, after 29. Qf2 I do not see Kramnik’s victory? Do you?
b Bishop pair has gone so far.
I am not convinced that bB is better placed after 28…Be5, as Ra5 needs space.
@Susan: has been 28…Rb4 even better and 28….Be5 a lost of time like
21…gf: ?
thx
Hello Susan, at move 28 black is a pawn up. If there is an exchange of queens, do you think this would transition to an endgame where black wins? It seems possible for white to force an exchange of queens (black queen and king on same file) but Anand hasn’t done that.
JS
I definitely would still give the advantage to black, but it depends on what happens with Anand. One mistake, and he loses the game. On the other hand, Kramnik either can draw or win. So the question is whether Anand will be able to neutralize Kramnik’s pressure on his king. Anand’s pieces have been misplaced even during the middle game. I am rooting for Anand, though, becuase I’ve always felt he deserves to be classical world champion.
I think, now it comes to:
who handles his emotions best!
wQb7 with wBe4/g2 might be enough.
draw
So can Anand draw this game if he doesnt exhange the queens?
35 Qb7 is a blunder by VA
White did not realize the inferior position of bBb8 – otherwise he would have found 35.Bf5:! =
Anand blundered, Kramnik blundered, and we shall wait for the draw offer… An exciting game.
What about 34…. Ba7 with idea of Qb7 if the white Queen takes on e6 or a5?
Suzan Darling, will you marry me. our kids will be chess GMs !!!
“What about 34…. Ba7 with idea of Qb7 if the white Queen takes on e6 or a5?”
35.Qe6 Qb7+ 36.Be4
Piece up ..and well defended Anand..heheheh Kramnik is dog pound now
After 40. Tf2 this ends in a single rook ending with one pawn ahead for Kramnik. (???)
If yes: Really exciting.
Now, if Anand plays 41. Rb2, isn’t it almost a drawn position? What options does black have?
kramnik still has the upper hand…
41. Rb2 42.Rxc2 bxc2 43.Bb3! (or b5)
I doubt if RC1 will work for Kramnik..doesn’t appear to be
It is amazing how hard it is to beat a top player.
41. – Rc2
42. Rc2: bc2:
43. Be6: Rb1+
44. Kg2 c1Q
45. Rc1: Rc1:
should be draw but Kramnik may try to win it.
I think Black can win with the line I just pointed out above. 40…Rc2 42. Rxc2 bxc2 43. Bf1 Rb2 44. Kg1 e5 -/+
How about instead of 43. Bf1, 43. Bxe6 then Bxf5? That would leave black with a rook and one pawn, white with a bishop and two pawns. Appears to be a draw to me, but who am I to claim that I know 🙂
How about Rc2, Rxb3, Rxb3, Bxb3, Rxc7, Bxe6 leaving black with just a rook against a bishop. Is this enough to win?
of course not Bf1??? but simply Bxe6 with a known drawn ending
40…Rc2 42. Rxc2 bxc2 43. Bxe6 is theoretically drawn.
I think Black can win with the line I just pointed out above. 40…Rc2 42. Rxc2 bxc2 43. Bf1 Rb2 44. Kg1 e5 -/+
How about 43.Bxe6?
if 41…Rc2 42. Rxc2 bxc2 43.Bxe6 Rb1+ 44. Kg2 c1(Q) 45.Rxc1 Rxc1 46. Bxf5 … it should be a draw
if 41. ..e5 42. Kg2 better for white
Susan,be realistic.
Kramink can’t win this endgame.
Not against Anand.
maybe 41…e5 !?
the line which Susan just gave –
40…Rc2 42. Rxc2 bxc2 43. Bf1 Rb2 44. Kg1 e5
I think 43. Bxe6 Rb1+ 44 Kg2 Pc1=Q
45 Rxc1 RxR 46 Bxf5 with good drawing chances??
I believe white is still able to draw in case of 41…Rc2
Here is the case: 42.Rxb3 Rxb3 43.Bxb3 Rxc7 44.Bxe6
and now it is just rook vs. bishop end-game with no apparent advantage in pawn strength on either side.
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Jai
if 41 … Rc2 then 42 Rb2XRc2, b3Xc2. 43 Bb2 will put black in a bad position
Kramnik wins here , BLNT Anand.
Its a draw…with this Vishy Anand retains the World Chess Championship. Cheers to Anand!
How about 41…Rc2, 42. R:c2 bc:, 43. B:e6 Rb1+, 44. Kg2 c1Q 43. R:c1 R:c1 44. B:f5 – isn’t this a theoretical draw?
Why not 41 ..e5?
What does white do?
why not e5 now?
Instead of RC2 how about e5 or h5 by black ?
Where is Kramnik; the bathroom?
@anonymous:
“if 41 … Rc2 then 42 Rb2XRc2, b3Xc2. 43 Bb2 will put black in a bad position”.
I guess you mean 43 Ba2. Will not work because 43…Rb1+. If 44.Bb1..cb1=Q. If 45. Kg2, 45..c=Q, 46.Rc1, Rc1 and black wins.
What about Rb4 by black?
Anand saw the Rb2 line leading to a draw before the time control….it is truly amazing how quickly he is able to calculate under pressure. Awesome man!
draw
My chess engine says this position is a draw! The same chess engine said that Kramnik would win based on positions after move 17!! Must be a crappy chess engine!!
RE: What about Rb4 by black?
Rc8+ and Bxe6 – Anand can win now!
So finally comes H5…..good for black…testing for white.
What about Rb4 by black?
Rb4 is bad. this leads to Rc8+ followed by Bxe6
h5 was played
Kg2……….good move, maintains status quo
making things difficult for Anand by h4
41…e5 42.Rc6 Kg7? (42…Rc2 =) 43.Be6 Rxc6 44.Bxc6 Rc8 45.Ba4! +-
Looks likes a draw now. Unless One of them makes a silly mistake. I think Anand has done well under pressure so far.
VK missed his chance with 35.Qc7 … Bc7 was more interesting
44.hxg3
susan is taking a break i guess…no comments at this crucial juncture 🙁
Nice to see your comments Susan. Great work!
Kramnik just played Rg8.
This will be a draw R+P vs R endgame now after
the pieces are traded. Anand can ealely reach the Philidor position
Superb play by Anand.
DRAW AGREED!!!
official ..draw agreed….wonderul and nail biting game….
draw agreed
Despite the draw outcome,
a very exciting struggle.
Thanks so much Susan for
bringing this to all of us!
Yes, its a draw. Anand 1/2 point away from title.
thanks a lot susan – bue for now back in game 10
yes…! draw agreed. it was kramnik’s best chance till now and anand stopped it well.
Nice to see that lot of Indians are watching the game and that too in your blog…
I predicted the draw on 11:11 pm IST now its 12:30 IST.
http://aruninte.blogspot.com/2008/10/anand-kramnik-game-9-maybe-draw.html
Great game! VA almost there… Great work, Susan, thanks a lot!!
What will be Anand’s rating after the match
This game was just drawn. Anand needs just half a point to win this match now.
What is the largest margin of victory in WC. I had read somewhere but dont remember where that it was 3.
There have been many WC matches with margins of +5 or more. The most recent is Kasparov vs Short
“It will be Short, and it will be short!”
Thanks for bringing us your commentary and GM insight, Susan. I’ll have to try and snatch glimpses of your commentary on the game tomorrow at the office!
Jan Newton
Goddesschess.com
anand has taught kram a lesson today. kram will not forget this in his life. at this stage, kram can ask FIDE to cancel the match go back to the tournament format…sure, he will ultimately loose there also…but this will help atleast to escape the humilaition for the time being.
anand is a versatile champion of attack as well as defence at the same time…what a spectacular defence today in 9th game…if kram is to win, then anand should be played without queen..!
little did Kramnik realise the repercursions of his statement that he lent anand his crown in mexico..kramnik is reaping what he sows…he was full of ego in recognizing anand…this has made anand more and more strong and kramnik is burning to oblivion now….from an otherwise comfortable place for him in the history of chess….this match is truly tragic one for kram…
Speaking of margins,one of the biggest margins in WC match:
Fischer : Spassky
12.5 : 8.5
And it’s bigger than +4 becouse Ficher didn’t appear to play one game (so lost by forfeit).
Susan, thanks for your live commentary on the games.
Yes but this match will likely finish 6.5-3.5 which is like 13-7 in ratio (remember this is a match half normal length), or 12.5-6.5, which is a bigger margin than Fischer’s 12.5-8.5 even accounting for the forfeit.
However Lasker had better score against Marshall etc.
Thank you for your time and your coverage. Enjoyed it! Looks like LAX is a good place to play chess as well…
Susan, thanks for your commentary… today, the game was especially unclear, so your commentary helped a lot more than what you may be thinking.
A question for you, and others reading: on move 32, white played g3. how do you evaluate 32. Re1 with the idea of Re4 -> g4
Seems like a more active move for White than what happened in the game, no?
I liked Kramnik’s game today… was super.
The reason is mainly because this time many websites live comment on the match than previous time with lot more analysys. chessdom, chessok, chessvibe…
Today being sunday, this is one off crowd. We may not see same response for next game.
Hey hey! Brazil made top 10! 🙂
Im glad people here share my preference for Susan! 😀
CheatniK has been busted.
Without the assistance of electronic devices he proved to be just a commom wood-pusher.