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WCC 2010-7: ‘Fire on Board’ fizzles to draw

Anand and Topalov have an epic battle in Game #7. Photo by Chessvibes.

Anand and Topalov have an epic battle in Game #7.
Photo © Chessvibes.

World Champion Viswanathan Anand and Challenger Veselin Topalov played what was arguably the most exciting game in the match. A game replete with theoretical complications and a perpetual ebb and flow, Topalov rolled out his famous preparation and stunned Anand with an exchange sacrifice after 11…Bd7 12.Bxa8 Qxa8. The key point was the queenside majority, a strong knight and play on the light squares. The champion spent a long time to sort through the complications and ended up an hour behind on the clock.

After 29…Qa4-c2! black mounts an impressive attack while a piece down. Anand was able to unravel his position and find the balance. The early exchange sacrifice was novel and Anand had to walk through a mine field.

During the ICC broadcast, GMs Gregory Kaidanov and Ronen Har-Zvi went back and forth with their assessments. It was clear that Anand walked a dangerous tightrope for the entire middlegame before unraveling and seeking chances to win. Former World Champion Garry Kasparov stated that Anand may have missed an opportunity to snare the full point with 42.Qa4! Nevertheless the game was complicated and it may have been a mutal moral victory. Topalov was able to catch Anand off guard and reveal his deep preparation while Anand showed that he has the resources to navigate through the mine fields. (See Game #7)

Topalov still remains behind a full point and with only five games remaining, he will have to take more chances. Perhaps there will be a surprise on tomorrow since Anand appears to be holding steady with the Slav. Game #8 will be pivotal. Will we see another “Fire on Board”? Tune in tomorrow!


Drum Coverage!

 
http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2010/05/03/wcc-2010-7-fire-on-board-fizzles-to-draw/
Mon, 03 May 2010 21:22:45 +0000
 
 
 
Pseudo-Steinitz Two Knights French

There is a wonderful lecture series by GM Ronen Har-Zvi at ICC on what he calls the "Pseudo-Steinitz Variation of the French," where Black plays 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Ne4!? to mess up White's plans, with one continuation being 5.Nce2!? f6!? (see for example Nijboer - Kujif, Wijk aan Zee 1991). FM Steve Stoyko was apparently inspired by Har-Zvi's lecture enough to try the same idea against the Two Knights French after 1.e4 e6 2.Nf3 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Ne4!? 5.Ne2 f6!? (see diagram above). I have annotated Milonovic - Stoyko, Hamilton Quads 2009 (or download the PGN) to explore this idea, which turns out to be much more interesting for Black than the result of the game would indicate.
 
http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/kenilworthian/2009/11/pseudo-steinitz-two-knights-french.html
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:26:00 +0000
 
 
 
KvsK Game of the Day
Kasparov Vs. Karpov, Valencia – Day 1 highlights By Ronen Har-Zvi (ICC: Indiana-Jones) September 22, 2009 VIDEO Run time: 5:00 (FREE PREVIEW) Full audio/video presentation for ICC members  
 
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Chessfm/~3/OYnM1RI_sBI/
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:10:13 +0000
 
 
 
Chess champ to play 40 at once at Marist - Poughkeepsie Journal

Chess champ to play 40 at once at Marist
Poughkeepsie Journal
International Chess grand master Ronen Har-Zvi will play 40 people simultaneously today during an exhibition at Marist College. The match begins at 1 pm in ...
Grandmaster puts on impressive displayPoughkeepsie Journal

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Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:16:02 GMT+00:00
 
 
 
Special event in Schenectady

Downtown Chess In the Circle Blitz Event

Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Registration: 11-11:30am
Tournament: 11:30am-1:30pm

6 rounds, 5 minutes for each player
Chess sets and clocks available
Exciting prizes for winners and deserving players!

Organized and run by the Schenectady Chess Club
Sponsored by The Third Way of Schenectady

Chess Folks: The "Chess in the Circle" in downtown Schenectady (Electric City) on Tuesdays will host an exciting blitz event. It is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 11:30am to 1:30pm (Onsite registration from 11:00am to 11:30am). It will be across from Proctor's Theater in 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 under two blue tents.

It is 6 rounds of 5 minutes for each player blitz chess! We have ten advance entries and those who have signed up include, GM Ronen Har-Zvi (Former World Under 16 Champion) and Chess Expert Deepak Aaron (Current Schenectady Chess Club Champion)!

Come and test your playing skill with these strong players. Anybody who beats Ronen and those who defeat Deepak (Below 2100 USCF rating) will receive suitable prizes. Definitely, there are exciting prizes for winners and deserving players!

Entry is absolutely free, so do ensure you sign up before the first game is played. You can preregister by writing back or calling (518) 346-2275 Ext 318. So, you are invited to come - participate, watch and also spread the word about this exciting event! We are grateful to "Bill Townsend of the Schenectady Chess Club" who will run the tournament and "The Third Way of Schenectady" who are sponsoring the event!

This will happen "Rain or Shine" courtesy of Proctor's Theater for alternate location at Robb Alley!!! If you need more details do not hesitate to contact me through email or by calling (518)346-2275 Ext 318.

In and for Chess!
Ashok Aaron
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http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/2008/08/special-event-in-schenectady.html
2008-08-13T22:14:00.001-05:00
 
 
 
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