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KRAMNIK-KASPAROV Game 4, October 14, 2000. Kramnik goes up a
knight, but only draws! GM Tony Miles providing live analysis.
TonyM(GM)[1] kibitzes: Gday!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Todays big excitement is whether they start in 10 mins,
\ or an hour later as advertised on the braingames site...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: can usually rely on braingames being wrong.. :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I doubt it
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: The opening choice wil be interesting
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: personally I think Kasp should be solid with B
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nimzo or Slav say
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but its not his nature
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and that may well cost him the match
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: when start?
DaveTheBrave is now an examiner of game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kramnik likes things with a big centre
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: KI or Grunfeld
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I do expect him to try the Grunfeld again
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: just dont think it is the right choice for tghis
\ opponenet
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: opponent
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup Catalan is part of Kram s repertoire
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: it will be interesting to see where they diverge
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Guess the Move! Tell me your predictions before
\ each move.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kram has certainly won the preparation battle so far
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Yes.. I agree.. but with White!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Gazzas combative nature means he will try to make the
\ Grunfeld work
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: would be a psychological blow to abandon his first
\ choice so soon
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I havent played the Grunf for 20 years or so :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kasps nature is to hit back immediately
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but he failed yesterday
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a rare event!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not sure how his mood will be
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: apart from 1 game against Anand he hasnt been behind in
\ a match for many years
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: we will soon see....
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: mmm.... yes Keats
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ehhehehehh
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: London Gil
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 1.d4: PerrinAybara
\ BallisticKnight rgadoury C-Jones Sephirot Charrua guest699 killerqueen
\ clownfish (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 1...d5: guest699 (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 1...d5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
1. d4 d5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: aha!!!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Hehas given up the Grunfeld!!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Wise choice I think
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 2.c4: OrionsKnight
\ Campomanes guest1321 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 2...dxc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
1. d4 d5
2. c4 dxc4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Cant remember Gazza ever playing this!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I think Vlad usually plays e4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nf6 then is very sharp
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: would be a real fight
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: also e3 and the Bb3 stuff
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: as W a point up I think I would duck e4
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 3.Nf3: guest699 KingDan
\ Romanski Sephirot Charrua (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: indeed King
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 3...e6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
2. c4 dxc4
3. Nf3 e6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hence...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 3...e6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
2. c4 dxc4
3. Nf3 e6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 4.e3: guest699 guest658
\ fweep (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 4...c5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
3. Nf3 e6
4. e3 c5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 5.Bxc4: Junk (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 5...a6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
4. e3 c5
5. Bxc4 a6
Game 1: DaveTheBrave moves: Nf6
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
5. Bxc4 a6
6. O-O Nf6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 6...Nf6: guest699 (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I dont thionk he is that scared!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 6...Nf6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
5. Bxc4 a6
6. O-O Nf6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 is the old move
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bb3 and Bd3 have both had phases of popularity lately
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ditto e4
Game 1: DaveTheBrave moves: Qxd1
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
6. O-O Nf6
7. dxc5 Qxd1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 7...Qxd1: Junk SJLIM
\ guest699 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this is not the choice of Kasp in fighting mood
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 7...Qxd1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
6. O-O Nf6
7. dxc5 Qxd1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 8.Rxd1: Junk guest699
\ OrionsKnight fweep Kueh mhansen Romanski seanReed (Tell GuessTheMove your
\ guess)
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 8...Bxc5: Junk guest699
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this is not the choice of anyone in fighting mood!!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 9.Nbd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
8. Rxd1 Bxc5
9. Nbd2
brook(IM)[2] kibitzes: then you dont understand the QGA
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Vlad going for 1 win and 15 draws???
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the pieces work better with b3 and Bb2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Non c3 would block the Bb2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W is fractionally better
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and Gazza wont like it
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bs plan is get the bits out and draw
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W hopes to make a6 a slight waste of time
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bk is fine on e7
AZ79(IM)[1] kibitzes: white has a small lasting edge, just like Kramnik wants
\ it against GK
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: b5 Be2 and a4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: with a little play on the Q side
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so B may prefer b6
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: Four games and not one middlegame with queens on, this
\ may be Kramnik's main anti GK plan: NO QUEENS
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: sometimes it can be useful to have e7 for the Bc5 to
\ retreat to
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 9...Nbd7: KingDan Campomanes
\ guest658 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 9...Nbd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
8. Rxd1 Bxc5
9. Nbd2 Nbd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: keeping his options open
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: b3 next
Game 1: DaveTheBrave moves: b6
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
9. Nbd2 Nbd7
10. Be2 b6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: b3 would be a poor sq for the N
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 10...b6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
9. Nbd2 Nbd7
10. Be2 b6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Be2 frees c4 for the Nd2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hitting the soft d6 square
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Still following Kramnik-Karpov
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nc4 Ke7 a3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: bothering the Bc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no King
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the best sqs for the W pieces are Nc4 and Bf3 eventaully
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nc4 Ne4!?
Darooha(DM)[2] kibitzes: the only way to eliminate draws from chess is to
\ change the rules of chess itself. Such as make stalemate a loss, or, if a
\ repetition occurs, the player with more pieces on the board wins.
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 11.Nb3: Oscar brut (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: well.... imposible to predict anything but a draw from
\ this start
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 11.Nb3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
10. Be2 b6
11. Nb3
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 11...Be7: SJLIM (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: if Gazza cant hold this he may as well give up
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: curious choice Nb3
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 11...Be7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
10. Be2 b6
11. Nb3 Be7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I just said b3 was a bad sq for the N
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 12.Nfd4: Junk Charrua
\ GmShackel (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: guess he wants Nfd4 and BF3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nibbling c6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 12...Bb7: Charrua (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 12...Bb7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
11. Nb3 Be7
12. Nfd4 Bb7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 13.f3: Charrua (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not a credible winning try tho..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bf3 OOO!?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the Bc1 is a problem
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: = Bareev-Rublevsky 1996
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: really Tomas? How did it go?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ws plan is to dump a N on c6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bd2 Bf3 Rc1....
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 13.f3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
12. Nfd4 Bb7
13. f3
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: slight edge for white, be interesting to see if
\ Kramnik is going to coast to an early draw or fight hard and try to press
\ GK
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ok so I dont understand these positions!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this really looks like nothing to me
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f3 blunts the Bb7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: prepares Be3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but OO and Rc8 looks = to me
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I still dont like that N on b3
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: This has been played before, in case some one has not
\ already mentioned that!!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: it has no future
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: It was a =
gringo(FM)[2] kibitzes: Black's position seems more active!
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Draw
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 13...O-O: fweep Junk
\ OrionsKnight Dmitrovski ChessCrawler Oscar Packman Charrua Lasdor (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes Spassky
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wasting a lot of time with trhe Ns tho
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 14.e4: SJLIM Junk fweep
\ guest1432 Charrua Dmitrovski Packman OrionsKnight Campomanes (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 14.e4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
13. f3 O-O
14. e4
gringo(FM)[2] kibitzes: ...Rac8
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Rublevsky played Rfc8 here
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: * yawn...* Rfc8 Kf8-e8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: very equal to me
gringo(FM)[2] kibitzes: Both players are extremely tough1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: doesnt feel like anyone is trying today
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Rfc8 + Kf8 was played in the Rublecky game
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe Kramnik wants to wait for Gazza to overreach!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: there are no invasion squars on the d file
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: only d6 is a little soft
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but the WNs have moved away from it
gringo(FM)[2] kibitzes: Be3 putting pressure on b6 and if ...b5 then the knight
\ can enter on a5
Tlaloc(IM)[2] kibitzes: to 2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Be3 of course
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but b6 is guarded
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B can swap Rs on the c file
gringo(FM)[2] kibitzes: b6 is a potential weak point in black's position
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the WNs have no squares
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: there are only one set of pieces off
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Be2 is not great , but Bb7 also restricted
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: tonym, has Kasparov already equalised in your opinion?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B will centralise his Rs and bring his K over
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: to be ready to protect the d file
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I think that if white wants a draw you'll see both
\ rooks get exchanged on the c file; if white retains one rook that is more
\ aggressive
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: actually I have no idea what W does after Be3 and Rac1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no pawn advance looks worth bothering with
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: the best plan I can see is a long term pawn squeeze on
\ the kingside, g4, h4, h5 after due prep
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: wierd I say it and then see it on the webcam
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and Nd2-c4 looks slow
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but I dont see anything better
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: he may be regretting not playing Shirov at the moment!
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: my best guess draw 90% win 10%
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but B will noyt use c5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the Nb3 is dominated by the b6 pawn
AZ79(IM)[1] kibitzes: Kaspy was looking for a real fight, isolated pawn
\ position, double-edged play... and this is what Kramnik gives him, the
\ fourth endgame in as many games
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: 10% chance of win for white; white is better. black
\ only wins if white overpressess
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ther is no reason for B to play b5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the P is excellentlt placed on b6
AZ79(IM)[1] kibitzes: Kramnik exhanged the queens, usually QGA results in
\ lively play
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wite will have to play Nd2-c4 and Nd4-b3 to make it move
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 14...Rfc8: Junk GmShackel
\ Dmitrovski Packman MestreDosMagos guest1432 baffka (Tell GuessTheMove your
\ guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and after a4 Anat?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: if a5 b5
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 14...Rfc8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
13. f3 O-O
14. e4 Rfc8
AZ79(IM)[1] kibitzes: 7.Bd3, 7.Bb3, 7.Qe2 and few others lead to very
\ double-edged play, and these are the main lines, the queen exchange is
\ considered rather boring and equal
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: trouble witha K side advance is that f4 would weken e4
\ too much
Architect(FM)[2] kibitzes: I find it interesting that Kramnik seazes the first
\ opportunity to trade the queens.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and g4 h4 doesnt go anywhere much
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: good question
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B wants to use his K f8-e8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and doesnt envisage anything happening on the d file
AZ79(IM)[1] kibitzes: Kramnik thinks he can go 16 games w/o a loss, otherwise I
\ dont understand his non-ambitious choice of opening
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: well.... the only danger can come at d6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so the K is ready to go to e7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 15.Be3: flint fweep Junk
\ scriabin DrsP guest1432 wiin Palikari Romanski baffka Packman snakefinger
\ Campomanes guest889 connected Epidemiology pawnfish ibis ChessCrawler
\ guest1218 Chessmaster1-1 wolff Charlie92 Hengist Dmitrovski Charrua
\ deadduck ex-nihilo grandcapi guest1695 Lefoin atep (
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: also if W does try to press b6 Rab8 may come in handy
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: one would expect Rs to disappear on the c file tho
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 15.Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
14. e4 Rfc8
15. Be3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so it shouldnt matter which goes to c8 first
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: perhaps W can try to double on the d file
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but then Kf8-e8 guards d7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 15...Kf8: Junk scriabin
\ Dmitrovski JeffB GmShackel WisconsinJoe baffka VTR guest456 snakefinger
\ TimDC Charlie92 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and bb4 will be annoying
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 15...Kf8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
14. e4 Rfc8
15. Be3 Kf8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 doesnt seem to do much to me
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: just weakens b4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kf2 Rac1 or maybe a3 or Nd2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: g4 h6 doesnt achieve anything either
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems that way to me too Pump
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: 45 huh.. that went on a long time
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B can indeed consider g6 and e5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W would have to prepare a flight sq for the Nd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hence Rc1 I guess
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: almost indecent??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: good for crafty
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: fritz sounds better than crafty then
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: g4 is the interesting try, could get us a better game
\ to watch
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: most kind scorp... dont drink coffee tho :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: g4 doesnt have much point
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: after h6the dark sqs may become weak
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ok some sense in that pali
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: g4 h6 h4 Ne5 maybe
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: protecting g6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 16.Nd2: Romanski
\ OrionsKnight (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 16.Nd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
15. Be3 Kf8
16. Nd2
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I've been looking at rd2 with the idea that white
\ doubles on the d file and black doubles on the c file ; wasn't wild about
\ it
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: heading for c4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ne5 possibly
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: then N4b3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so perhaps Rab8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and if Nc4 Ba8
DaveTheBrave has stopped examining game 1.
DaveTheBrave is now an examiner of game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup Thats the idea HJ
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: b5 is also a thought now the Nb3 has moved
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but a4 and Nb3-a5 may be a nibble
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I wonder how deeply Vlad has prepared this line
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe Bc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: guarding b6 and thinking about b5 and maybe e5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and freeing e7 for the king
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: e5 now gives W the f5 am=nd d5 sqs later
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nb3 Rc4 Nc4!?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc2 Nc4 I mean
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: oops orry!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rb1 Kf1 first!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a R on c2 doesnt achieve tioo much
Saopaulo(FM)[2] kibitzes: tonym do you think all here is prepared?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and B would regret e5 later
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: True, Imanogood, but buggy!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: my evaluation will always be equal til someone does
\ something really silly..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe w has a temporary tiny nibble tho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bc5 NC4 with a3 to follow maybe
POTZY(DM)[1] kibitzes: "ob 1" is the current position. "ob 2" is the analysis
\ board with GM Tony Miles. "set kib 2" to see only titled comments. "set
\ kib 1" to see everyone's comments.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup Lobster? what happened next?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W would vaguely like to trade B sq Bs and pop a N on d6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not es=asy to accomplish tho
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I think white's goal is to provoke ...b5 without
\ moving his own queenside pawns. It's not unusual to see a3/b4 vs. a6/b5
\ pawn structures which are drawish. Kramnik is trying to keep more options
\ open by not fixing his queenside pawns. Still think a short draw is pretty
\ likely...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hehehehhh Clearly they consider the game too dull to
\ bother with!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: less falco!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hadnt heard that one dir
Kastor(IM)[2] kibitzes: hi tony what do you think that desire kasparov playing
\ QG acepted?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe decline to lose too
Kastor(IM)[2] kibitzes: he waana avoid opening preparation or what?
Kastor(IM)[2] kibitzes: wanna
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: on the webcam: kasparov is shaking the head, he
\ seems very unhappy
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc7 Nc4 R8c8 frees a8 in preparation for b5 Na5
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: very nervous
Playboy(FM)[2] kibitzes: when the game starts every day? (Eastern time...)
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: kramnik is not on the seat
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: which brain??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems to be a shortage today
Playboy(FM)[2] kibitzes: thanks
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Im rubbing... dont notice any effect yet,,
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: apparently we are following a Bareev game
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so one would expect Vlad to have an idea somewhere
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but I cant believe it will be serious..
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I think Kramnik has done a great job of not giving GK
\ any middlegames that are to his taste. This is not the type of chess that
\ GK loves, doesn't mean he isn't great at this (he's great at everything),
\ but this is not what he loves
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: well There is some truth in that
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the longer Kasp fails to equalise the more angry he gets
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and more likely to do something silly
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: must do Ian. butits beyond me :)
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: Petrosian played out many dull positions against
\ Botvinnik in their match aiming to "wear out" the older Botvinnik. Wonder
\ if Kramnik has similiar thoughts about the "older" GK?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: gone to look for his brain.. ??
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 16...Ne5: mhansen flint
\ Romanski geoid99 stealyourqueen Hengist Dito OrionsKnight grandcapi ganja
\ pedersen guest1378 kassy fluffybunny Stone1 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 16...Ne5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
15. Be3 Kf8
16. Nd2 Ne5
fishWY(WIM)[2] kibitzes: yes
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: uh.. Me??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: N4b3
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: would hate to play f4/e5 ideas unless they are very
\ clear, don't want to let the bb7 come alive!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: does he want t play Bd8??
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 17.N4b3: pedersen Romanski
\ ToreF kajjohan Packman (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc6 also posible
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 17.N4b3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
16. Nd2 Ne5
17. N4b3
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: possible draw by repetition
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 17...Rc6: pedersen ganja
\ KINGSKNIGHTSRUS grandcapi ToreF Seu-Madruga LiveOak south-saturn guest1378
\ Zarathustra (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 17...Rc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
16. Nd2 Ne5
17. N4b3 Rc6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hard for W to hit b6 any harder
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Krammnik's style for Kasparov is to play simple, not
\ too adventurous. let Kasparov make concessions for attack!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: its a tacless position
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nd4, Rc8.......
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nd4 Rc7 Nb3 draw
andante(FM)[2] kibitzes: f4 and if Neg4 Bd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f4 Ned7 is possible
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: then e4 is weak
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and e5 Nd5 nothing
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: then RC7 mini
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: RC1 Rc8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: going nowhere
Diesen(IM)[2] whispers: white may not have anything but I think this kind of
\ chess bores Kasparov ( and Fischer too ! )
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: they will agree a da=raw photo
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: nd4, rc7; nb3, rc6 etc could be the end
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: we may well academy/
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: what does team Finegold think about this pos ? lol
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hmmm The Chess is a sport campaign is really suffering
\ today
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: webcam often shows analysis
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Paint driers clearly winning...
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: maybe rc1, rc8; rxc6, rxc6; rc1 rxc1; nxc1 lets white
\ play on but I don't believe that it is any sort of real winning try.
\ game 3....
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes I imagine he was surprised
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: it would IT it would
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: he does seem to be the opponent with the least respect
\ for him
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: he isnt going to try today
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: tomorrow!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: it is realistic at least
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I think Kramnik is trying to put Gazza under
\ psychological pressure to make the games exciting
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hoping he will overreach
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: tomorrow
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Nd4 Rd6!?
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: so who thinks GK will avoid the Berlin tomorrow? Or
\ will he take a third try at beating it?
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Nd4 Rd6!
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I have the feeling that Kramnik is hoping for the
\ Scotch; I suspect he's done heavy prep against that opening
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: apparently not mju
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ned7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4 Ned7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: doesnt look like nuch
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
16. Nd2 Ne5
17. N4b3 Rc6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: bit boring I am afraid..
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: clocks are accurate
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ned7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4 Ned7
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: confirmed
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
18. Bd4 Ned7
19. Nc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rac8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
18. Bd4 Ned7
19. Nc4 Rac8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rac1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Nc4 Rac8
20. Rac1
Game 2: TonyM moves: b5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Nc4 Rac8
20. Rac1 b5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nca5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. Rac1 b5
21. Nca5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. Rac1 b5
21. Nca5 Rxc1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. Nca5 Rxc1
22. Nxc1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ba8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. Nca5 Rxc1
22. Nxc1 Ba8
Game 2: TonyM moves: a4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. Nxc1 Ba8
23. a4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. Nxc1 Ba8
23. a4 Bb4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and zzzzzzzzz
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. Nxc1 Ba8
23. a4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. Nca5 Rxc1
22. Nxc1 Ba8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. Nca5 Rxc1
22. Nxc1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. Rac1 b5
21. Nca5 Rxc1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. Rac1 b5
21. Nca5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Nc4 Rac8
20. Rac1 b5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Nc4 Rac8
20. Rac1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
18. Bd4 Ned7
19. Nc4 Rac8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
18. Bd4 Ned7
19. Nc4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4 Ned7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
16. Nd2 Ne5
17. N4b3 Rc6
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: commentators: "I think at the moment Kasparov is
\ quite happy"
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: my contract says I have to move some pieces once an hour
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: its hard tho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: true It very true
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 18.Rac1: Campomanes
\ PerrinAybara flint Forkball guest456 Hengist whitecastle MestreDosMagos
\ Tactics Romanski pawnfish Pericles Packman VTR Charlie92 scriabin
\ Krukkemans GmShackel guest2364 SheikYerbouti vkop stealyourqueen JeffB
\ ex-nihilo WJM connected guest1371 jemha (Tell GuessTheMove
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 18.Rac1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Rac1
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: observe 2 for analysis
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I think the tacit draw offer was dxc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I think thats coz they both eat garlic before play
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 18...Rac8: OrionsKnight
\ jemha MestreDosMagos pedersen south-saturn Romanski Junk grandcapi Tactics
\ Hengist guest1218 BrazilianMaster snakefinger flint bscoder Miskas
\ Dmitrovski babyboy ChessDogg horsey PrincessChess mardoy guest925 Packman
\ PerrinAybara Sephirot guest2364 Pericles (Tell G
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 18...Rac8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
17. N4b3 Rc6
18. Rac1 Rac8
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: vk must have something - he would't just waste his
\ whites
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I dont think this will last much longer
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ob 1 wookie
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: here's where match tactics come in -- will there be a
\ quick handshake or will Kramnik play this out to move 40 or beyond?
greg1(IM)[2] kibitzes: if white just exchanges all the rooks, isn't it a tiny
\ edge for white because of the loose black queenside pawns?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no real edge for anyone
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: sorry, we wait for official confirmation on ANY
\ move
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 19.Rxc6: Junk Hengist flint
\ Packman grandcapi Miskas MeanCow Romanski mardoy bscoder guest1487
\ OrionsKnight guest2364 pedersen babyboy Seu-Madruga PerrinAybara
\ PrincessChess Title26 guest1218 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not on my board they havent!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 19...Rxc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
18. Rac1 Rac8
19. Rxc6 Rxc6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ah
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Feb huh? Must have missed that one..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: it equalises pet..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: as does everything else
DaveTheBrave(DM)[1] kibitzes: drop this issue in kibitzes please.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: any relation of Miss Piggy Pink??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: . my heroine :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: sad...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no advantage at all
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Gazza doesnt like it either
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: if Bd4 Ned7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: e5 would only be weakening
greg1(IM)[2] kibitzes: mmmm....yes, really it is hard to imagine kramnik
\ actually winning the match.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup It will come very soon
DaveTheBrave has stopped examining game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: NO Actually if it was fixed they woulsd make it much
\ more exciting
DaveTheBrave is now an examiner of game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: excellent question Petardo
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: some people do Caissa
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but you should ask Kasparov Pet
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hard to believe Almost
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 20.g4: grandcapi pulp ganja
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
greg1(IM)[2] kibitzes: who predicted g4?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: personally I would find Shirov more watchable than
\ anyone
DaveTheBrave set *Kramnik's clock to 00:59:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Rxc6 Rxc6
20. g4
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 20.g4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Rxc6 Rxc6
20. g4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hmm Odd
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: cool, this shows that Kramnik is not looking for a
\ quick draw and that he wants a fight
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: he's playing to win!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a few draws ... one win one loss I think
greg1(IM)[2] kibitzes: we are in trouble frisconnick when kramnik is playing
\ ala fritz
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: h6 h4 I presume
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not much point to g4 else
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: they go home ocho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hardly ever f4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: weakens e4 and brings Bb7 to life
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: good q Fut
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe just to majke Gazza work a bit
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kf2 is always sensible
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: g4 can be weakening of course
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I think this is showing Kramnik's match tactics
\ (similiar to Petrosian play against Botvinnik) with no short draws and play
\ out all positions
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc2 is aroubnd of course
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but Bb6 Rb2 Bd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: is a minor problem
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I dont think he is really trying
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: just trying to establish a psychological edge by pushing
\ Gazza around a little biyt
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dont Know, but g4 looks like a way to decline one :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: its not really risky yet
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but if h4 comes B can try to play Ng6 Nh7 gettibg the
\ dark sqs
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: looking at h6/g5/ng6 ideas for black playing on the
\ black squares
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: never seen him Boo
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: how can I learn
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: actually I think he interviewed me once
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: didnt seem terribly bright
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 20...h6: south-saturn Roven
\ PrincessChess Owen28 Pericles guest2364 pedersen Seu-Madruga llucky
\ GunSlinger OrionsKnight mardoy Hengist Packman Sephirot Romanski Dito aroc
\ ganja grandcapi (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: well... I am sometimes... like now :)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 20...h6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
19. Rxc6 Rxc6
20. g4 h6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 21.h4: pedersen Junk Dito
\ grandcapi ex-nihilo JFQ Pericles Sephirot Conquistidor guest665 guest2364
\ ganja guest2251 VTR (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so h4 for g5.. or h3 for f4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I expect h4 I guess
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 21.h4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: indeed
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this is quite double edged
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: in a boring sort of way :)
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: this whole g4/h4 idea unbalances the position; still
\ drawish but less drawish
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ng6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM moves: g5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. h4 Ng6
22. g5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 21...Bc8: guest665 Title26
\ grandcapi guest2499 guest668 pedersen guest318 KINGSKNIGHTSRUS Seu-Madruga
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM moves: hxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. h4 Ng6
22. g5 hxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: hxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5 Nh5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nh5
24. Nc4
Zek set *Kasparov's clock to 00:58:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4 Bc8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ngf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nh5
24. Nc4 Ngf4
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: would have thought a real long time before playing
\ bc8, seems awkward somehow
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: messy at lleast
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nh5
24. Nc4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5 Nh5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. h4 Ng6
22. g5 hxg5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. h4 Ng6
22. g5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: amazing to me is how quickly GK played bc8; not an
\ obvious decision to me at all
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM moves: g5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. h4 Ke8
22. g5
Game 2: TonyM moves: hxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
21. h4 Ke8
22. g5 hxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: hxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5 Nfd7
Playboy(FM)[2] kibitzes: how to make the real player work on the braingmes
\ page?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe safer
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 21...Bc8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
20. g4 h6
21. h4 Bc8
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 22.g5: Dito guest1101
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\ guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: taking the sting out of Na5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and protecting d7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 22...hxg5: guest2364
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GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 23.hxg5: guest665 clyde52
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so that g5 and f4 will lose its effect
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 23.hxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 23...Nfd7: Junk Hengist
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Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 23...Nfd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5 Nfd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes Presumably f4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc2 now more possible
Game 2: TonyM moves: f4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ng6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Kf2 Rc2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: e5 is possible
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5 Nfd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
22. g5 hxg5
23. hxg5 Nfd7
Game 2: Game in progress
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: still feels = but getting more interesting. At least
\ it's turning into a fight!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W has some space but that shouldnt matter much
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not enough pieces for cramp to be important
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wanna bet killer??
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. Nd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. Nd4 Rc7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. Nd4 Rc7
25. Kf2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: to give the option of Rh1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and guard c2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f4 yes... f5 less likely
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: at least in the immediate future
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ill take the draw killer
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes Hokkie
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 24.f4: guest845 Junk
\ ex-nihilo clyde52 Miskas flint Psy Creative-Doc Volkisch Hengist vkop
\ Sephirot guest2364 Romanski llucky guest1301 bio-witty Seu-Madruga oldie
\ bfritz juul ledoc Lasker27y siska BoltChesset guest2251 OrionsKnight baffka
\ peteleco DeathsDoor guest665 The-Cleaner Title (T
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and avoid Na5
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 24.f4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 24...Ng6: Miskas guest2364
\ Junk OrionsKnight RS ChessDogg bio-witty guest665 guest845 Hengist Psy
\ KelviSh flint (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 24...Ng6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bh5....
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W must be careful of e5 and Nf4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bh5 e5!?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bh5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Bh5
Game 2: TonyM moves: e5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Bh5 e5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: what?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxg6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Bh5 e5
26. Bxg6
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Bh5 e5
26. Bxg6 exf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Bh5 e5
26. Bxg6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Bh5 e5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Bh5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Rd2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: bit yawnish again
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: e5 weakens f5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so Nh4-f5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 25.Nf3: Volkisch Zavros
\ guest665 grossmeister Ulysses (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 25.Nf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc2 looks likely
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems to getthe Rs off
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: which favours black
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: And after rookexchange black plays Bd6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no worries with the h file
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: well Rc2 may take care of Ba6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bc8
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: still think a few accurate moves can equalize, but I
\ suspect that GK is starting to spend some time thinking if there are any
\ ways to turn this in Black's favor...
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bc8
29. Ra8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bc8
29. Ra8 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8 Rc2
30. Nfd4
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: f5! please
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8 Rc2
30. Nfd4 Rc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Nfd4 Rc4
31. Nb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: some problemms uyes
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8 Rc2
30. Nfd4 Rc4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8 Rc2
30. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bc8
29. Ra8 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bc8
29. Ra8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bc8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
Game 2: Game in progress
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so Ke8?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
23. hxg5 Nfd7
24. f4 Ng6
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
Game 2: Game in progress
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Ke8
Tzerminator(IM)[2] kibitzes: aloso interesting is after rc2 bd3 rxb2 bb1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: true Tzerm
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but prob Bb7 is ok
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. Bd4 Nxf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: black has no weaknesses tho
morsa(FM)[2] kibitzes: where is the webcam?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. f5 exf5
27. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nge5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. f5 exf5
27. exf5 Nge5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. exf5 Nge5
28. Nxe5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. exf5 Nge5
28. Nxe5 Nxe5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nxe5 Nxe5
29. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: f6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nxe5 Nxe5
29. Bd4 f6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nxe5 Nxe5
29. Bd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. exf5 Nge5
28. Nxe5 Nxe5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. exf5 Nge5
28. Nxe5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. f5 exf5
27. exf5 Nge5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. f5 exf5
27. exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Ke8
26. f5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this is the position
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: If Gazza doesnt hit back very quickly I favour Kramnik
JackStraw(DM)[2] kibitzes: Does anyone have a question they'd like to ask the
\ players in the post-game conference? I'm here for about 2 minutes. Tell
\ Jackstraw your question.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe an edbe mini
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: edge
morsa(FM)[2] kibitzes: http://213.11.93.71/cwsite/html/d/diagobraingamestv/defa
\ ult.htm
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but I really dont believe it will ever be serious
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ta!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: e5 f5 Nf4 Bf1 threatens Ne5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bf4 ef e5 also interesting
micheliavelli(IM)[2] kibitzes: just logged in will kramnik specialize in
\ middlegames without queens in this match ?:-)
JackStraw(DM)[2] kibitzes: Don't forget there is another game tomorrow! First
\ back-to-back championship games in over half a century!\
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I think Kasparov is a lot less happy without Qs
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not much memmi
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: notas far as I know Bron
JackStraw(DM)[2] kibitzes: Have to return to work. If you have questions for
\ the players, message Jackstraw. I'll try to check in later. Enjoy the game!
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: what tatiana?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ke8 still looks likely
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: We will do our best!
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: For those who just joined, the game was uneventful until
\ Kramnik advanced his Kingside pawns in the last few moves, cramping Black.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: giving Ng6 f8 retreat and maybe preparing Nc5
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: Now the threat is Bxa6 Bxa6 Rxd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kasp hasnt played that many endings
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: usually wins early
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: opening prep...
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: one idea is
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bd3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bd3 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bd3 Rxb2
27. Bb1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bd3 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bd3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but I like
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: intending Ra7-a8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bd2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bd2 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bd2 Ke8
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bd2 Ke8
29. Ra7 Bc4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not sure...
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bd2 Ke8
29. Ra7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 25...Rc2: ChessDogg Miskas
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Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bd2 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bd2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: feels dangerous for B
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 25...Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: set kib 1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hmmm... we shall see!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: Rd2... why give black active play with Bxa6 Bxa6 Rxd7
\ Rxb2?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rb2 looks bad
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: we have a game
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I would still bet on a draw tho :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kram can always kill it with RD2 if he is at all worried
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: afraid of kaspy's bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb's ?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ???
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7 Nh3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Nh3+
30. Kh1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Nh3+
30. Kh1 Nf2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Kh1 Nf2+
31. Bxf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Kh1 Nf2+
31. Bxf2 Rxf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxf2 Rxf2
32. Rxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxf2 Rxf2
32. Rxa6 Rxf3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Rxa6 Rxf3
33. Ra8+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: shrug..
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxf2 Rxf2
32. Rxa6 Rxf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxf2 Rxf2
32. Rxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Kh1 Nf2+
31. Bxf2 Rxf2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Kh1 Nf2+
31. Bxf2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Nh3+
30. Kh1 Nf2+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Nh3+
30. Kh1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7 Nh3+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 25...Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
24. f4 Ng6
25. Nf3 Rc2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ba6 looks worth a try to me
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B needs a good move here
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Be2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Rd2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe B can hold a p down
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the Bs are good
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Be2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Be2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7 Ke8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: probably ok
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Nc6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: valid point :)
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Nc6 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Nc6 Ke8
30. Ra7
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: If Rc1, Then Rxc1 Bac1. If Rd2, then Rxd2 Bxd2. White
\ would rather have his B on d2 than c1. So Rc1 is not as good as Rd2.
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Nc6 Ke8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Nc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Nc6 Bb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: still not clear
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Nc6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Bc1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxa2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Bc1 Rxa2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: sorry?
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Bc1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ah
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ok
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7 Bc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: troublesome..
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bc5
30. Nxc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: bxc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bc5
30. Nxc5 bxc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Nxc5 bxc5
31. Nc6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bc5
30. Nxc5 bxc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bc5
30. Nxc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7 Bc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Be2
28. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Be2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7 Bb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: might be ok
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nbd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Nbd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Nbd4 Rg2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Nbd4 Rg2+
31. Kh1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Nbd4 Rg2+
31. Kh1 Be8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Kh1 Be8
32. Bc7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: or not...
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Kh1 Be8
32. Bc7 Rg4
morsa(FM)[1] kibitzes: www.braingames.net
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2 Rh4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nh2 Rh4
34. Nf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2 Rh4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2 Bc5
andante(FM)[1] kibitzes: bd6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nh2 Bc5
34. Bd6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxd6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nh2 Bc5
34. Bd6+ Bxd6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxg4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Bd6+ Bxd6
35. Nxg4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Bd6+ Bxd6
35. Nxg4 Bc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ???
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Bd6+ Bxd6
35. Nxg4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nh2 Bc5
34. Bd6+ Bxd6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nh2 Bc5
34. Bd6+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2 Bc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Bc7 Rg4
33. Nh2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Kh1 Be8
32. Bc7 Rg4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Kh1 Be8
32. Bc7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Nbd4 Rg2+
31. Kh1 Be8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Nbd4 Rg2+
31. Kh1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Nbd4 Rg2+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Nbd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: certainly ih has livened up a bit tho!
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Nxf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Rxe4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Rxe4
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Rxe4
29. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Ra8+ Be8
31. Nc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: still good for W
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Rxe4
29. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Rxe4
29. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Rxe4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 26.Bxa6: Seu-Madruga
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this looks like the critical moment
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ba6 has been played!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxa6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
25. Nf3 Rc2
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no esay wqay out for black
POTZY(DM)[1] kibitzes: 10 moves ago people were saying this game was boring....
MSK(GM)[2] kibitzes: what is up today
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Re2
28. Bxb6 Rxb2
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 26...Bxa6: JeffB
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Rxb2
29. Ra7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: whats the point here?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Bxb6 Rxb2
29. Ra7 Bb5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 27.Rxd7: mardoy WisconsinJoe
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I see... yes, it helps that f4 is loose
leop(GM)[2] kibitzes: Be2 Rd2!?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra7 Bb5
30. Ra8+ Be8
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Be3 protects f4, Now Nf4 is a threat
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Ra8+ Be8
31. f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Ra8+ Be8
31. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. f5 exf5
32. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. f5 exf5
32. exf5 Nf4
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 27...Rxb2: WisconsinJoe
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hanging on...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 27...Rxb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
Finegold(IM)[1] kibitzes: game 1 is the game, and game 2 is analysis?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: whats the idea??
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Be8
30. f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Be8
30. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. f5 exf5
31. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. f5 exf5
31. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. f5 exf5
31. exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Be8
30. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Be8
30. f5
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: How about Nfd4 in the game position, TonyM?
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4 stops Bb5 and Re2
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: Tony what do U think about the board position?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes that is the prob... but Re2 may save him
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: f5 will como sometime
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
andante(FM)[1] kibitzes: Ra7 Bb5 f5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 28.Ra7: MestreDosMagos Junk
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and Nd4..?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
andante(FM)[1] kibitzes: f5
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4 looks good
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: Hi jongo
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 28...Bb5: Ulysses Hengist
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Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: f5 looks strong.....
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
26. Bxa6 Bxa6
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
Game 2: Game in progress
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Be2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Be2
29. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Be2
29. Ra8+ Bd8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Bd8
30. Rxd8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Bd8
30. Rxd8+ Ke7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. Rxd8+ Ke7
31. Rd2
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Be2?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wins
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Bd8
30. Rxd8+ Ke7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. Ra8+ Bd8
30. Rxd8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Be2
29. Ra8+ Bd8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Be2
29. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Be2
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 28...Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bb5 played
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: After Bb5, f5, exf5 exf5, Re2..I think Nfd4 is good
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: ra7 and f5 blacks cramped
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Ne5
32. Nfd4
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4 instead of bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Ne5
32. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Re1+
33. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Re1+
33. Kf2 Nd3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Nd3+
34. Kf3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Nd3+
34. Kf3 Be8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not 100% clear
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 28...Bb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: what about Nfd4 instead of Bxb6 Tony
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nbd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nbd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nbd4 Rxe3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and then??
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: not Nbd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nbd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: yeah
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Rxe3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Rxe3
32. Nxb5
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nxb5
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Ra8+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: aha sorry
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: is threat
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: :)
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Rxe3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
Kastor(IM)[1] kibitzes: f5 win no?
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: 31 bxb6 ne5 32 nfd4 looks lik an extra pawn....
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: looks like Rb2 was fishy
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ditto Rc2
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: yeah....
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: Game in progress
Kastor(IM)[1] kibitzes: what say computers?
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f5 looks good
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: cant believe Nh8!!
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: hehe Nh8...like Beliavsky when he played Qh8 against
\ you in groningen Tony :)
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: black has to play re2 to avoid nh8?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but hard to see an alternative...
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2 Rf1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg3 Bd6+
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: almostdecent then nfd4
PrinceValiant(IM)[2] kibitzes: after Bxb6 is Nf4 possible ?
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2 Rf1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2 Nh4+
DaveTheBrave has stopped examining game 1.
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kg3
Kastor(IM)[1] kibitzes: Re8 Be8 f5 exf5 exf5 Nh8 bb6
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: bxb6 before nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kg3 Nxf5+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2 Nh4+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2 Rf1+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so not soooo clear
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Kg2 instead of Kf2
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: bb6 then nfd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: also not clear bubba
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: amazing to me is just a few moves ago this position
\ was a long squeeze at best with slight winning chances. I don't have a clue
\ why GK wanted to play this line as opposed to just "holding" the position
\ with more normal moves earlier
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Re1+
33. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Re1+
33. Kf2 Nd3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Nd3+
34. Kf3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Nd3+
34. Kf3 Be8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: probably holdable
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Nd3+
34. Kf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Re1+
33. Kf2 Nd3+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Re1+
33. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Heliopolitanus(IM)[1] kibitzes: not over yet
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: 32 nbd4 in previous line keeps g5 covered
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2 Rf1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2 Nh4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kg3 Nxf5+
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Tony?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kg3 Nxf5+
35. Nxf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kg3 Nxf5+
35. Nxf5 Rxf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Nxf5 Rxf5
36. Nd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Nxf5 Rxf5
36. Nd4 Bd6+
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 29.f5: VTR andante ChessWise
\ Ulysses Miskas Hengist vkop Junk Bov saguni ImaNogood pedersen DaneelOlivaw
\ BrazilianMaster Tactics sydneyraj pawnfish ledoc Volkisch brut
\ damiandemetrius jbill GmShackel Yelideh Div-anand DefaultSwap mekong Kastor
\ Whizpig vipp-computers dal Cossin guest121 (T
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ok for B
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 29.f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f5 played
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup... livenin up!
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: Tony, can you tell me why Bc1 was not as strong as it
\ looks?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I dont believe Gazza wpould ever play Nh8 :)
**ANNOUNCEMENT** from POTZY: KRAMNIK may have a winning advantage to take a
\ 2 point lead in the match against Kasparov! "ob 1" for the game. "ob 2"
\ for the analysis by GM Tony Miles!
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: 3 - 1 !!
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: methinks gazza foresaw Re2 line
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 29...exf5: KristjanThorn
\ Junk Bov Smok Hengist pedersen VTR Ulysses Romanski Div-anand bfritz
\ BoltChesset Lasdor C-Jones Zavros chesslion LordCheck (Tell GuessTheMove
\ your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 29...exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 30.exf5: pedersen VTR Smok
\ Hengist Ulysses Junk scriabin (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 30.exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not much alternative Boo
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: GK has got to have some trick up his sleeve, I can't
\ believe that he can get pushed off the board in just a few moves from such
\ an opening...
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: 3 - 1 !!
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: ..re2 best of bad choice?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: best of no choice
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: dont think about it, just play Re2!!
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: either that or Kramnik is my new chess god
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Bc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nfd4 Ne5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: interesting thought..
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Ne5
32. Rc7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Ne5
32. Rc7 Be8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Ne5
32. Rc7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nfd4 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nfd4
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: waht about Nxc6 Nxc6 Ra8+ and Bxb6?
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Bc6
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: but just fg Bf3 Ra8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Bc6
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: helio high
andante(FM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4 Ne5 Nc6 Nc6 Ra8 and Bb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: really?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dunno!
andante(FM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4 Ne5 Nc6 Nc6 Ra8 and Bb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: just looking... Bc6 not played
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: as far as I know
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no Ra8
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: Rc7 Bf3 Rc8 Bd8 fg6 wins
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nfd4 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Ne5
32. Nxc6
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Ne5
32. Nxc6 Nxc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nxc6 Nxc6
33. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nxc6 Nxc6
33. Ra8+ Nd8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Ra8+ Nd8
34. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Ra8+ Nd8
34. Bxb6 Ke8
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: Tony what about my line?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: good for W.. but some holding chances
MSK(GM)[2] kibitzes: is that the game?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f + g pawns vulnerable
IndianKing(IM)[2] kibitzes: (for Bc6) Rc7 Bf3 Rc8 Bd8 fg6 wins
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: It seems to me that GK is getting outcalculated by
\ Kramnik in this match which is just hard for me to fathom. Nobody out
\ calculates GK!!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 30.exf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Bc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nbd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nbd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: is very sensible
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Kaspa will never ever play Nh8
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: why has noone done this against gk before?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nbd4 Bc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: fxg6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nbd4 Bc5
32. fxg6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: looks like a piece
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nbd4 Bc5
32. fxg6 Bxf3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. fxg6 Bxf3
33. Rxf7+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nbd4 Bc5
32. fxg6 Bxf3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nbd4 Bc5
32. fxg6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nbd4 Bc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Bc6
31. Nbd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Bc6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
andante(FM)[2] kibitzes: Re2 Bd2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
andante(FM)[2] kibitzes: Bd2 Ne5 Nfd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no sickies allowed!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bd2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bd2 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4
leop(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4 Bc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B has problems to solve
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bd2 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bd2
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Kaspa will lose again
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: what does crafty say??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bd2 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4 Rxd2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Rxd2
33. Nxd2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Rxd2
33. Nxd2 Bc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nb3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nxd2 Bc5
34. Nb3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nxd2 Bc5
34. Nb3 Nf3+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: aha!!
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nxd2 Bc5
34. Nb3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Rxd2
33. Nxd2 Bc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Nfd4 Rxd2
33. Nxd2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4 Rxd2
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 30...Re2: TheGiver scriabin
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Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bd2 Ne5
32. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bd2 Ne5
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 30...Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: so Bb6 sensible
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B maybe hanging on
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: tatoo ob 1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Re1+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and WK is exposed
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: careful analisis will show that white is winning
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I dont see a clear win.. but its close
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: Game in progress
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Ra8+ Be8
33. Nc5
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bb6 Nf4 Nbd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but Bd6 almost
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Ra8+ Be8
33. Nc5 Bxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nc5 Bxg5
34. Nxg5
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: almostdecent 0.5 wins for vk....
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nc5 Bxg5
34. Nxg5 Rg2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Nxg5 Rg2+
35. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Nxg5 Rg2+
35. Kf1 Rxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kf1 Rxg5
36. Nd7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kf1 Rxg5
36. Nd7+ Ke7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Nd7+ Ke7
37. Bd8+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: :)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 30...Re2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Ra8+ Be8
33. Nc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Ra8+ Be8
33. Nc5 Bd6
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Nfd4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Nc5 Bd6
34. Nd4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: messy!
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: computers are very good in positions like this, so far
\ haven't seen anything to add to what the computers are suggesting
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: ob 1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: still critical for B
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Ra8+ Be8
33. Nc5 Bd6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Ra8+ Be8
33. Nc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Ra8+ Be8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Bxb6 Nf4
32. Ra8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
27. Rxd7 Rxb2
28. Ra7 Bb5
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
28. Ra7 Bb5
29. f5 exf5
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
29. f5 exf5
30. exf5 Re2
Game 2: Game in progress
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nfd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 31.Nfd4: Junk Psy guest845
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Re1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Re1+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nfd4 played!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kh2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kh2 Bd6+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: where does the WK go?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kh2 Bd6+
33. Kh3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kh2 Bd6+
33. Kh3 Rxe3+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kh2 Bd6+
33. Kh3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kh2 Bd6+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kh2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
30. exf5 Re2
31. Nfd4 Re1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kg2 Nh4+
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 31...Re1+: Mate-Maker Junk
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Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Hey, Kramnik played my line...hope it is good
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kg2 Nh4+
33. Kf2
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 32.Kf2: Hengist upsan
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kg2 Nh4+
33. Kf2 Rf1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Rf1+
34. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kf2 Rf1+
34. Kg3 Nxf5+
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: Finegold += Kramnik
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I dont see Kram s point yet..
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 32.Kf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
31. Nfd4 Re1+
32. Kf2 Rf1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg3 Bd6+
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Rf1 Kg2 Nh4 Kh3
WoodTree(IM)[1] kibitzes: and Rh1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 32...Rf1+: Junk Knife
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Game 1: Zek moves: Nh4+
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
32. Kf2 Rf1+
33. Kg2 Nh4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg3 Bd6+
34. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg3 Bd6+
34. Kg2 Nh4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kg2 Nh4+
35. Kh3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kg2 Nh4+
35. Kh3 Rh1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kh3 Rh1+
36. Kg4
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 33...Nh4+: chesslion (Tell
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ah Maybe this
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 34.Kh3: Junk MestreDosMagos
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Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 34.Kh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kh3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
33. Kg2 Nh4+
34. Kh3 Rh1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kh3 Rh1+
35. Kg4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: still better for W
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kh3 Rh1+
35. Kg4 Be8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B very passive
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kg4 Be8
36. Bf2
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Are u kidding? White is winning!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nh4 and Be8 sick
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: +.6623845362
POTZY(DM)[1] kibitzes: crafty analysis in channel 211: Do "+chan 211" to see
\ it.
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: if.be8 black's in shtuck her
Nh2(FM)[1] kibitzes: 1-0
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ng2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kg4 Be8
36. Bf2 Ng2
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ng2 Nf3!
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: here
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: g2 is almost as bad as h8
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 34...Rh1+: Bov pedersen
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Nf3
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 35.Kg4: MeatKiller Smok
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GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 35...Be8: Hengist Title26
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Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 35...Be8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
34. Kh3 Rh1+
35. Kg4 Be8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: as expected
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: coffins are safe Boo
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kg4 Be8
36. Bf2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ng2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kg4 Be8
36. Bf2 Ng2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Nf3
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 36.Bf2: Charrua Junk Bov
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Nf3 Rf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Nf3 Rf1
38. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Nf3 Rf1
38. Kg3 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Nf3 Rf1
38. Kg3
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GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 36...Ng2: guest1356
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Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Nf3 Rf1
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 36...Ng2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
35. Kg4 Be8
36. Bf2 Ng2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe Ra8 first
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bb6 instead of Kg3
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: whjops winning just got here
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: if kramnik wins again i quit chess
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Nf3
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: how can kasparov lose 2 games out of 4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the Ng2 is really awful after Nf3 tho
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: Ra8 played ??!!
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: f6!?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Ra8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Ra8 Ne1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 37.Ra8: MattF shearn3
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fluffy(FM)[1] kibitzes: Nf3
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: im doing 6 thjings at once.....hard to see whats
\ going on
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I guess..
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 37.Ra8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Ra8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: mmm
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: forgive me if i dont see most tells or kibitzes
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 37...Rf1: grandcapi Marriard
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not sure about Nf3 Bc6
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 37...Rf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
36. Bf2 Ng2
37. Ra8 Rf1
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Kramnik let the champ escape
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: unless Nb5-c7 happens!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bg3 Ne3
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: Kaspy holding on baby
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but Nb5!!??
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kf3 Nf4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nc7 is a BIG threat
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I concur that ra8 was wrong, shows how hard it is for
\ even the very best to play under so much tension and pressure
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: f6 g6 or g6 f6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no loophole
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 38.Kf3: Svensson
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Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: not anymore
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kg3 Nf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Ra8 Rf1
38. Nb5
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 38.Kf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Ra8 Rf1
38. Kf3
Zek set *Kramnik's clock to 00:05:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Ra8 Rf1
38. Kf3
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: if there is a safe draw for white, I would want to
\ grab it now. Mistakes sometimes come in groups...
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 38...Nh4+: Chessmaster1-1
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Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 38...Nh4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
37. Ra8 Rf1
38. Kf3 Nh4+
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 39.Ke2: MattF riface
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Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 39.Ke2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
38. Kf3 Nh4+
39. Ke2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
38. Kf3 Nh4+
39. Ke2 Rh1
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: sera que o Kramnik vai ganhar mesmo?
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: nb5 played
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 39...Rh1: grandcapi
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rh1
fluffy(FM)[1] kibitzes: don't second guess Kramnik, girls
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nb5 Nf5-d6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: then BG3 tho
Ctoth(IM)[1] kibitzes: Nb5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 40.Nb5: grandcapi Ulysses
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Bh4 Rh4 Nb5 Rc4
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 40.Nb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: wish I had a clue why GK played like this...
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: white wins!! Nb5 Nf5 Nc7 Nd6 Bg3!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but this seems to win
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Zek set *Kramnik's clock to 01:02:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5
thutters(IM)[2] kibitzes: 1-0
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5 Nxf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Nxf5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Nxf5
41. Nc7 Nd6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Nd6
42. Bg3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Nxf5
41. Nc7 Nd6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Nxf5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5 Nxf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nh4 and Rh1 out of play
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: amazing...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems like Gazza totally lost the plot
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5 Bxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 40...Bxg5: BrazilianMaster
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8
MichaelH(IM)[2] kibitzes: ...Bxg5 played
Zek set *Kasparov's clock to 01:09:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5 Bxg5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6 Bf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Bf4
44. Rf8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: looks over
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 40...Bxg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5 Bxg5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: noone lost on time
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no aaadjournments
Heliopolitanus(IM)[2] kibitzes: crispy critters
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: seems like the problem for GK is the fast running
\ white "a" pawn after the piece goes. Seems like the kingside pawns take too
\ long to get going.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: 20 in 1 then half an hour sudden death I believe
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: crafty has fainted...
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: set kib 1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no prob
MSK(GM)[1] kibitzes: seems drawish again
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes:
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: he is just checking
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
MSK(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems drawish again
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 41.Nc7: grandcapi Zedward
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Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
aries2(IM)[1] kibitzes: it looks dead lost
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the a pawn will queen
MSK(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rh2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nc7 played
aries2(IM)[1] kibitzes: the a-pawn will become passed
aries2(IM)[1] kibitzes: totally lost
MSK(GM)[2] kibitzes: rh2 draws
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6 Kc6
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: whites material advantage is enough to win
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rb8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Kc6
44. Rb8
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 41...Ke7: guest2364 (Tell
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TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: oh
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: true
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I forgot Rh2!
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6 Kc6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5 Bxg5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
39. Ke2 Rh1
40. Nb5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
38. Kf3 Nh4+
39. Ke2 Rh1
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 41...Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
aries2(IM)[1] kibitzes: i don't see any technical problems, black's pieces are
\ too far from the a-pawn
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ne8 Nf5 is a little messy
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hangs on... eliminatimg the a pawn
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 41...Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8
butterfly(FM)[1] kibitzes: my mother could with win this position as white
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ne8 Nf5 Bb6 is OK
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
43. Bxb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: should win tho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a pawn does the trick here
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Ne8!, Re8?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
43. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
43. Bxb6 Rh8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Rh8
44. Nc7
WoodTree(IM)[1] kibitzes: Kramnik wil beat Kasparov in a 2N's vs pawn endgame
andante(FM)[2] kibitzes: Bd8
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: or Bc5
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kramnik wins
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: i agree with Mallisa
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the a pawn is decisive as log as it stays for a couple
\ of moves
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 41...Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: piece up that's why
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dont get the second line.. why not take the a pawn?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
44. Kd3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxa2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
44. Kd3 Rxa2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. Kd3 Rxa2
45. Nc5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. Kd3 Rxa2
45. Nc5+ Kc6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: something here??
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. Kd3 Rxa2
45. Nc5+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
44. Kd3 Rxa2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
44. Kd3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6 Rh2+
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: The King is dead. Long live the KING.
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Bxb6
butterfly(FM)[1] kibitzes: any webcam ?
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: kramnik played endgames in all 4 games and leads 3-1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
Game 2: Game in progress
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Rg8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kxc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Rxe8+ Kd7
43. Rg8 Kxc7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: why??
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxg7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Rg8 Kxc7
44. Rxg7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bd8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Rg8 Kxc7
44. Rxg7 Bd8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: its only a pawn!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 41...Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
40. Nb5 Bxg5
41. Nc7 Ke7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I am sure he will take the piece
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ne8 Nf5 Bb6 wins
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: note how black's pieces are blocking his own passed
\ pawns; slows down any possible counterplay
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: there is no series!
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ne8 the strongest
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup I am sure Ne8 wins
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: really amazing yes
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: tucked up happily in his coffin
Diesen(IM)[1] kibitzes: 1-0
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: there are still some technical problems fro Kramnik
morsa(FM)[2] kibitzes: very sharp game!
aries2(IM)[1] kibitzes: kramnik will dispatch him with no problems. he can eat
\ with N and the a-pawn will mean adios.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nope
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nc7 or g7...
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 42.Nxe8: MattF guest2364
\ Johann Wolverine VTR jbill CanadianProdigy Hengist jmedic blunderfish flint
\ chiacs tinycecil guest2238 Depresto grandcapi Packman drstrangemove
\ DrakeCasanova Gizmo rehcsiFischer plambeck andrewatts guest1087 Shims
\ Marriard Chessmaster1-1 Smok pewter Sephirot Misk
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: only technical prob is that he will only have 1 pawn
\ left
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: however 1 queen s enough
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 42...Nxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
41. Nc7 Ke7
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 42...Nxf5: flint grandcapi
\ llucky (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 43.Bxb6: Zedward Cue-ball
\ Hengist guest1321 MestreDosMagos grandcapi pontagrossense MeatKiller
\ TiniBini ME-good guest2238 tolstoi rehcsiFischer (Tell GuessTheMove your
\ guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 43.Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
43. Bxb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not long... :)
morsa(FM)[2] kibitzes: i dont know how Kaspi will stop the a pawn
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: Be very interesting to see how Kramnik deals with
\ being the front runner and not the underdog.
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: kramnik cant lose the match if he wins this game
curtains(IM)[1] kibitzes: its impossible
PUBCHESS(FM)[1] kibitzes: rh8 bc5+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: MAYBE nF4 DIDNT SOLVE EVERYTHING..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Im not sy=ure
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but it must have n=been better
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: ... Rh8 loses the rook fir free
Zek has stopped examining game 1.
PUBCHESS(FM)[1] kibitzes: :o)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe he should try Rh8
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Rh8 Ra7+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but then Ra7 is strong
PUBCHESS(FM)[1] kibitzes: tell graand-patzer a ti tambien te ha tirao el
\ servidor o que
Zek is now an examiner of game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: exchange of Rs leaves some hope of reaching 2Ns v p!
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: ...Bf4
PUBCHESS(FM)[1] kibitzes: .yo creo que ha tirado a todo el mundo
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 43...Kd7: MattF OldPhoenix
\ guest2238 Carlao ME-good grandcapi Baxpace Forkball MeatKiller HYPNOTIST
\ guest420 Dito crimlawboy TheLearner Zedward The-Cleaner LiveOak Charrua
\ guest724 guest2364 Mate-Maker KelviSh Geordi (Tell GuessTheMove your
\ guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no days off in this match I believe
dademar(FM)[2] kibitzes: Rh8 Bc5 wins the exchange I guess...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 43...Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
42. Nxe8 Nxf5
43. Bxb6 Kd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: trying to restrict the Ne8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and hi
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and hoping to catch the a pawn
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 with a5 and Nc5 in mind
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 looks killing
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rb1 NC5 and a5
trail(IM)[1] whispers: a
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: is this showing on ESPN2
trail(IM)[1] whispers: a4
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: CNN
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: CNN Sports
Diesen(IM)[1] kibitzes: kasp 4-13-63
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: EWTN
morsa(FM)[1] kibitzes: i think Kramnik stopped smoking
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not really
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: BET
AtlaS-LioN(IM)[1] kibitzes: :))
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: it showin' on BET
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: is this that easy --how?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: .
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: mm?
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: I saw him smoking in Dortmund 98
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: a4 - Kc6 - a5 - Rh8!?
aries2(IM)[2] kibitzes: it looks like kramnik played very well!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: well a4 is not subtle
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but ithas its points
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Yes on BET!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nd4 also fine
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: kasparov started smoking in london 2000 :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: swap the N to avoid 2Ns vP :)
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Black must pin his hopes to the strangely placed
\ knight on e8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I lika a4 a5
aries2(IM)[2] kibitzes: it's funny how kramnik made a QGA look like a Keres
\ Attack in the middlegame
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: a4 rb1 nc5 kc6 a5 looks all over
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: you did not know that Kasparov is 81.5768574930 %
\ black!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: mmm
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nd4 look right to me
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 seems simple enough
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: innacurate, Kasp is 82.98957365328 % balck!
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: and the bishop still covers g1
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Ok, a4 - Kc6
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Kaspa is lost
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: krist' then a5?
aries2(IM)[2] kibitzes: kramnik's middle game play looked phenomenal!
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 Rh2 Kd3 and Kc4
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Rh8
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: yeah hes squirming around a bit at the board
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: after Nd4 Nd4 Bd4 Rh8 Nc7 Rh2 Kg1 Kc7 Be5 Kb7 Rb8 :)
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Yes, Nd4 immidiately
micheliavelli(IM)[2] kibitzes: kram will let him suffer without queens this
\ match, will become first king without queen.-)
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: hes got both hands on his face now
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nf6 Bf6...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: uneccesssary
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: just a4
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: NO ONE on earth plays the Queens Gambit better as white
\ than Vlad !
zilonis(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ng3+ Kf3 and ?
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: krist': a4 kc6 a5 rh8 nd4 nd4 bd4
D-Fridman(IM)[2] kibitzes: aa
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: And Kb7
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Kb7!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a4 Bh4 Nc5 Kc6 a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the a pawn is faster
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: is vk just looking for best way?
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: few more games yet.... fb895
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kramnik forgot to agree it :)
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: remember 1984....
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 44.a4: Hengist Dito pirireis
\ brut Charrua MestreDosMagos ME-good guest2238 j37 guest724 Grant Attlee
\ thebundy trail crimlawboy saguni HangerOn onslaught JHains2 melissa
\ ABC-BLITZ guest2364 BahaBoy jbill smlewis Knife Romanski peteleco pedersen
\ UKDork flint guest1805 Shmo909 leonid VTR (T
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: or 72...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 44.a4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Kd7
44. a4
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: problem for GK is the black minors don't work well in
\ stopping the a pawn
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: twill be interesting to see him try..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: drawing the next 40 wont do it this time tho!
\ london-moscow and get back in 3 games !!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: then Rc8 looks good e4
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: lend GK a hat, so he can pull a rabbit out of it...
aries2(IM)[2] kibitzes: no he's not too relaxed, kramnik played incredibly well
\ in this middlegame.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nothing to refute
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rb1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Kd7
44. a4 Rb1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rb1
45. Nc5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rb1
45. Nc5+ Kc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nexT?
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Kc6 gives kasp some chances .... he still lost but it's
\ just a trick. g6 is neccessary for it to work though.
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Rxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: axb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Rxb6
47. axb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kxc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Rxb6
47. axb6 Kxc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: b7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. axb6 Kxc5
48. b7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Rxb6
47. axb6 Kxc5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Rxb6
47. axb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Rxb6
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rb1
45. Nc5+ Kc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Be3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Be3
47. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Be3
47. Rc8+ Kb5
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: Kc6!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxg7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Rc8+ Kb5
48. Nxg7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 44.a4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Kd7
44. a4
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: That's true I beleive Krammnik is a much better person
\ than arrogant Kasparov!
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 44...Rh3: ME-good
\ MestreDosMagos Romanski sydneyraj KALLISTO Ulysses Dito guest724 riface
\ RubberSoul grandcapi Zedward donymo Nicktank Seu-Madruga MitailKal gen98
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 44...Rh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
43. Bxb6 Kd7
44. a4 Rh3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rh3
45. Nc5+
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 45.Nc5+: Ulysses Hengist
\ south-saturn Nc3-4Me Grant VTR pewter MestreDosMagos flint (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rh3
45. Nc5+ Kc6
Game 2: TonyM moves: a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I guess
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 45.Nc5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rh3
45. Nc5+
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 45...Kc6: Hengist deadduck
\ fweep guest1218 saguni WisconsinJoe MestreDosMagos onslaught Rooklift flint
\ ABC-BLITZ Campomanes JeffB guest2238 donymo OrionsKnight MitailKal
\ guest2946 mjh crimlawboy guest724 grandcapi VTR Knife hyde Mate-Maker
\ KALLISTO Zebedee Joyoyo Stormbringer KelviSh Spri
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: does Gazza know its fixed??
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 45...Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rh3
45. Nc5+ Kc6
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: what do the computers say?
Game 2: TonyM moves: a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Re3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Re3+
47. Kd1
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 45...Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rh3
45. Nc5+ Kc6
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: who is this other guy on the webcam audio besides
\ danny king
gringo(FM)[1] kibitzes: I always thaught that eventually Krammnik would
\ distress Kasparov. BUT, don't put anything past Kasparov. I beleive that if
\ he wins one game this is going to booost him and he will start to go on a
\ roll of wins!
Game 2: TonyM moves: a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: First few to predict 46.a5: Hengist flint
\ grandcapi Ulysses ExPawnential guest2364 Sabalero MestreDosMagos guest2238
\ Grant saguni onslaught HYPNOTIST damiandemetrius Campomanes giesbrec
\ asonjay2k pewter guest2704 deadduck pedersen JeffB raphi Zebedee crimlawboy
\ MitailKal FatalImage Joyoyo HangerOn Springer (T
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: any programs finding hope for black here?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Rf3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Rf3+
48. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Rf3+
48. Kg2 Be3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: trying to weave a net
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Kg2 Be3
49. Nd3
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I see lots of checks, but they don't seem to lead
\ anywhere...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: needs help tho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hard to mate an open king
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: looks like good counterplay for Kasparov white pieces are
\ very passive...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: too many flight squares
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Re3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Re3+
47. Kd1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Re3+
47. Kd1 Nd4
morsa(FM)[2] kibitzes: fritz 6 gives +2.37 +-
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: maybe...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: with Rg3 if allowed
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Tony Kosten I guess
AZ79(IM)[1] kibitzes: or Lasker vs Capablanca RomanD, Lasker was the better
\ tournament player, still he had no chances in a match against Capa's
\ positional style
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: Kasparov is clasping
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Nd4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Nd4
48. Rc8+ Kd5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Nd4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Nd4
48. Rc8+ Kd5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: N7e6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. N7e6
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: Kasparov's fans face it: he is dead lost
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W is winning
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ehheheh He didnt take it!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Bf4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: better try
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: intending Rh1 h2 and Nf3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: that is a problem
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Rh1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
44. a4 Rh3
45. Nc5+ Kc6
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: Game in progress
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kd1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1#
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kd1 Rh1#
White has been checkmated.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: praps...
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kd1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Bf4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: saing chance..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: saving
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4 Rh1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2 Rh3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Kg2 Rh3
51. Kg1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2 Rh3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2 Rh2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Kg2 Rh2+
51. Kg1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Kg2 Rh2+
51. Kg1 Nf3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kg1 Nf3+
52. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 103.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: f5!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Bf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+ Kd5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rd8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Rd8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Rd8+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Rd8+ Kc4
50. Nd6+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no squares
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Rd8+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Rd8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+ Kd5
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Bf4
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Bf4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bf4
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4 Rh1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rh1+
50. Kg2 Rh2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Kg2 Rh2+
51. Kg1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Kg2 Rh2+
51. Kg1 Nf3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kg1 Nf3+
52. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: f5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kg1 Nf3+
52. Kf1 f5
Game 2: TonyM moves: N8d6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Kf1 f5
53. N8d6+
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: why the clock isnt running?
neiman(FM)[1] kibitzes: is not Kramnik just stronger than Gary ?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bh4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Bh4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bh4
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Bh4
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nd6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nd6+ Kb4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Na6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nd6+ Kb4
50. Na6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nd6+ Kb4
50. Na6+ Kb3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxd4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Na6+ Kb3
51. Bxd4
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Dr(GM)[2] kibitzes: the game will be drawn
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Be3!?
Pigzilla(GM)[1] kibitzes: maybe Kf1 is better after Nd4+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Gazza desperately searching for a non existent mate
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: where's doctor Tonymiles?
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Be3!? is an interesting suggestion from my good
\ friend Poul Erik Nørgård Olesen
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: alreadty did mewt
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: only an imaginary glimmer
micheliavelli(IM)[2] kibitzes: try it don-beletino:-)
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: does anyones webcam keep freezing up with congestion?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Be3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Be3
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Be3
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nd6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nd6+ Kb4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nd6+ Kb4
50. Nd3+
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Rh2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Rh2+
47. Kf3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nh4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Rh2+
47. Kf3 Nh4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf3 Nh4+
48. Kg3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg2+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf3 Nh4+
48. Kg3 Rg2+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Kg3 Rg2+
49. Kh3
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B needs to keep the WK restricted
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: it is Saturday
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: food would be appreciated more
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Gazza still thinkin...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: i have a plus score against Kramnik, but that isnt very
\ relevant either,,,
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: does seem so..
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: er der nordjyder online?
DaveTheBrave is now an examiner of game 1.
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Nd4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Nd4+
47. Kf1 Be3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Be3
48. Rc8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kf1 Be3
48. Rc8+ Kd5
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: maybe'
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rd8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Rd8+
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: 1-0
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kd5
49. Rd8+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Rd8+ Kc4
50. Nd6+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nope
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Rd8+ Kc4
50. Nd6+ Kc3
Diesen(IM)[2] kibitzes: game aborted by mutual agreement
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nce4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Nd6+ Kc3
51. Nce4+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Nd6+ Kc3
51. Nce4+ Kc2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nce4+ Kc2
52. Nc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nce4+ Kc2
52. Nc4 Rh1+
DaveTheBrave set *Kasparov's clock to 00:24:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Nc4 Rh1+
53. Kg2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Nc4 Rh1+
53. Kg2 Rg1+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Kg2 Rg1+
54. Kh2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nf3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Kg2 Rg1+
54. Kh2 Nf3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kh3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Kh2 Nf3+
55. Kh3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: end?
Game 2: TonyM moves: g5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Kh2 Nf3+
55. Kh3 g5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
55. Kh3 g5
56. Nxe3+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: B needs to keep the WK restricted
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46.a5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dont know exact times.. but these are close
blitzky(IM)[1] kibitzes: it might be winning for white, but it's not that easy
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup stu
DaveTheBrave set *Kramnik's clock to 00:25:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: unless B can find a miracle W wins
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Be3 - Rc8+ - Kb5 - Nc7+ - Kc4!?
dapsay(IM)[2] kibitzes: i can see a new world champion!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: 14 moves to the time control
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: feels like Gazzas last chance to drum something up..
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: still haven't found any solid ideas for black, but
\ still feels like black is active enough to set a good trap or two. Problem
\ is I haven't found any lines, even with some white co-operation, that save
\ the game.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dont think it will work tho
fluffy(FM)[1] kibitzes: Emanuel!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ne7!!???
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: GK is such a great player, I do expect him to find at
\ least one clever trap or trick here. I just don't have any idea what it
\ could be...
Saopaulo(FM)[2] kibitzes: i can see the world champion
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wrong continent actually
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nice line delano
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 46...Re3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
45. Nc5+ Kc6
46. a5 Re3+
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Shipov believes Re3+ gives some chances
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this will need to be studylike..
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 47.Kd1: grandcapi Dito Grant
\ chameleon Seu-Madruga (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 47.Kd1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Re3+
47. Kd1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 47...Re7: chameleon kajjohan
\ Farwest ChessWise grandcapi (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: still here...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 47...Re7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
46. a5 Re3+
47. Kd1 Re7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: that is obscure ebnough
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: so what do the programs think, has GK found a defense?
Tendulkar(GM)[1] kibitzes: rc8 kb5 nc7 kc4 ne4! re4 ne6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: idea of Ne3 takes Bb6
Playgirl(WIM)[2] kibitzes: come on the poor young fischer!!!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nice try!
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 48.Rc8+: Dito guest2946
\ Zebedee mekong damiandemetrius DDavison Claudius Ulysses Tendulkar
\ Campomanes fcr4655 crimlawboy chameleon mardoy guest2364 Shmo909 grandcapi
\ HangerOn Dantes1 (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Kristiansen(IM)[2] kibitzes: Kc2
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 48...Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: Ne4!?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ne4 is legal
lsokol(IM)[1] kibitzes: Re4?
DaveTheBrave has stopped examining game 1.
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
DaveTheBrave is now an examiner of game 1.
Game 2: TonyM moves: N7e6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. N7e6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a;lso a thought
neiman(FM)[1] kibitzes: what about Cc7+? it is winning or...?
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 48...Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: mustnt allow Ne3-d5/c4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: a6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. a6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. a6 Ne3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. a6 Ne3+
51. Kc1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. a6 Ne3+
51. Kc1 Nd5+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and Nb6
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 48...Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: these commentators are funny to listen to
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
neiman(FM)[1] kibitzes: Kn c7+ ,Rb4, a6 qué pasa?
Game 2: TonyM moves: N5e6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. N5e6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. N5e6 Ne3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. N5e6 Ne3+
51. Kc1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bh6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. N5e6 Ne3+
51. Kc1 Bh6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kc1 Bh6
52. Kb1
Game 2: TonyM moves: fxe6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kc1 Bh6
52. Kb1 fxe6
Game 2: TonyM moves: a6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Kb1 fxe6
53. a6
Finegold(IM)[1] whispers: Hodgson is one of them
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 48...Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Finegold(IM)[1] whispers: not sure who the other bozo is
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: N7e6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. N7e6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. N7e6 Nd6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. N7e6 Nd6
51. Rc6
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 48...Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. Ne4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: also poss
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: if a6 Ne3-d5xb6
TD(FM)[2] kibitzes: tony kosten and danny king
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: ahh! Kosten is speaking now i think
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: well, i know Hodgson is one of them now....
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: he doesnt
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. Re8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. Re8 Ne3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Re8 Ne3+
51. Kc1
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: lot of pressure on Kramnik now, piece up and great
\ chances to win and the huge fear of messing it up. Don't underestimate the
\ difficulty of finding the right move when your emotions are churning away
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Re8 Ne3+
51. Kc1 Nd5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kc1 Nd5+
52. Kb1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Kc1 Nd5+
52. Kb1 Rxe8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Kb1 Rxe8
53. Nxe8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Kb1 Rxe8
53. Nxe8 Nxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: axb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Nxe8 Nxb6
54. axb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kxc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Nxe8 Nxb6
54. axb6 Kxc5
Game 2: TonyM moves: b7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. axb6 Kxc5
55. b7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. axb6 Kxc5
55. b7 Bf4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: welll actually he does :)
vouldis(IM)[2] kibitzes: why not Ke2 instead of Kc1
morsa(FM)[1] kibitzes: Nc7+ Kc4 Nce6! +-
Finegold(IM)[2] kibitzes: I know one is Hodgson..the other sounds like King I
\ guess....now there is a third...maybe Kosten?
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 48...Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
47. Kd1 Re7
48. Rc8+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Nc7+ Kc4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. Re8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Nc7+ Kc4
50. Re8 Ne3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Re8 Ne3+
51. Ke2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: true!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: thanks
Pakky(IM)[1] kibitzes: Nb7 is interesting
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Re8 Ne3+
51. Ke2 Rxe8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nxe8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Ke2 Rxe8
52. Nxe8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Ke2 Rxe8
52. Nxe8 Nd5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Nxe8 Nd5
53. Nd6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Nxe8 Nd5
53. Nd6+ Kb4
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: why Te8 tony?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Nd6+ Kb4
54. Nd3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ka4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Nd6+ Kb4
54. Nd3+ Ka4
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 49.Ne4: Campomanes AZ79
\ HangerOn Miskas PhillyTutor pedersen saguni joltingjoe (Tell GuessTheMove
\ your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 49.Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4
morsa(FM)[1] kibitzes: Psy well, tell me whay do you suggest? :)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: easier!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I prefered Rc8 first personally
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: suddenly bishop and rook pawn of the wrong color
\ themes start to matter
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne3+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4 Ne3+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Ne3+
50. Ke2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Ne3+
50. Ke2 Rxe4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Ke2 Rxe4
51. Nd6+
WoodTree(IM)[1] kibitzes: hardly
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 49.Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4 Rxe4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rxe4
50. Rc5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ka6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rxe4
50. Rc5+ Ka6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Rc5+ Ka6
51. Rxf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Rc5+ Ka6
51. Rxf5 Be3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Rxf5 Be3
52. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Rxf5 Be3
52. Nc7+ Kb7
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 49.Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: c'est fini pour Gary amigos!!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wrong RP is only relevant if Rs and Ns exchanged
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4 Rxe4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rxe4
50. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rxe4
50. Nc7+ Kc6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: might not woork for W
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 49.Ne4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I really preferred Rc8+first
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: that way the BK would have been out of play
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 49...Rxe4: HangerOn guest161
\ pondpusher Knife Quilksilver pedersen RS PhillyTutor Gojira DaveTheBrave
\ VTR guest350 boubou Nonono Ulysses schroeder DarkSoul (Tell GuessTheMove
\ your guess)
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 50.Rc5+: Ringwraith7
\ OrionsKnight rbnn Zedward RS HangerOn Romanski (Tell GuessTheMove your
\ guess)
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
48. Rc8+ Kb5
49. Ne4 Rxe4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rxe4
50. Nc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
49. Ne4 Rxe4
50. Nc7+ Kc6
Game 1: Zek moves: Rxf5
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 52.Rxf5: rbnn (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ne6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Nc7+ Kc6
51. Ne6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
50. Nc7+ Kc6
51. Ne6+ Kd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not so easy!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 52.Rxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5
WoodTree(IM)[1] kibitzes: Game Over
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this will win tho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but Rc8 was surely simpler
Game 2: TonyM moves: f6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5 f6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 f6
53. Rb5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a6 coming...
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 52.Rxf5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5 Be3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Nb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ka6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Nb5 Ka6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Nb5 Ka6
54. Nd6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Nb5 Ka6
54. Nd6 Re6
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 52...Be3: Zedward
\ RockEmSockEm chuda DRAGONX Kilson Quaker avinalaf pedersen p-pister
\ Slacrates ABC-BLITZ Quilksilver PhillyTutor Miskas (Tell GuessTheMove your
\ guess)
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nc4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Nd6 Re6
55. Nc4
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: grim
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 52...Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5 Be3
Zek set *Kasparov's clock to 00:04:43
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5 Be3
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Be3 played
gonzalez(IM)[2] kibitzes: Rf7 !
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Rxf7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Rxf7 Bxb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Rxf7 Bxb6
54. Nd5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ka6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Rxf7 Bxb6
54. Nd5+ Ka6
Game 2: TonyM moves: axb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Nd5+ Ka6
55. axb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rd4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Nd5+ Ka6
55. axb6 Rd4+
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 52...Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5 Be3
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: Fxe3 Txe3 and Txf7 simpler
Game 2: TonyM moves: Bxe3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Bxe3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxe3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Bxe3 Rxe3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxf7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Bxe3 Rxe3
54. Rxf7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Br awkward
POTZY(DM)[1] kibitzes: The evaluation in channel 211 just jumped from +3.1 to
\ +4.8 for white... looks like Be3 was a big mistake
Henley(GM)[2] kibitzes: Re5!?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Re5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Bxe3 Rxe3
54. Rxf7 Re5
Game 2: TonyM moves: a6+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Rxf7 Re5
55. a6+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Rxf7 Re5
55. a6+ Kb6
Henley(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kb6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: not so easy though
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: The evaluation in channel 211 just jumped from +3.1 to
\ +4.8 for white... looks like Be3 was a big mistake
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the a pawn goes
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxg7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
55. a6+ Kb6
56. Rxg7
WoodTree(IM)[1] kibitzes: what else can black play but Be3?
TD(FM)[2] kibitzes: what's the line POTZY?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
55. a6+ Kb6
56. Rxg7 Rc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: draw
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 52...Be3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
51. Nc7+ Kb7
52. Rxf5 Be3
leop(GM)[2] kibitzes: a7
Henley(GM)[2] kibitzes: Idea a7 oops
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Nb5 I think
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: Bxe3 Rxe3 Rxf7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 53.Bxe3: Ringwraith7 Miskas
\ chessbuff scapcostis GallantKnight fbx HangerOn flint ThatFatMoogle
\ crimlawboy (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: no
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: only if W played that
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 53...Rxe3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
52. Rxf5 Be3
53. Bxe3 Rxe3
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 54.Rxf7: Ringwraith7 Dito
\ Cossin flint Miskas Woade south-saturn Knife Gizmo chessbuff Mefisto5000
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 54...Re5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
53. Bxe3 Rxe3
54. Rxf7 Re5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: my god!!!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: he did!!
gonzalez(IM)[2] kibitzes: a6 instead of Rf7 wins
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: draw?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Rxf7 Re5
55. Nd5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ka6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Rxf7 Re5
55. Nd5+ Ka6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nb4+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
55. Nd5+ Ka6
56. Nb4+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ah!
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
55. Nd5+ Ka6
56. Nb4+ Kb5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rf4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
56. Nb4+ Kb5
57. Rf4
Saopaulo(FM)[2] kibitzes: rb7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and now a6 wins
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 55.Rxg7: HayZeus (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 55.Rxg7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
54. Rxf7 Re5
55. Rxg7
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: what's the winning plan?
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: 54.a6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: what??????
zpx(IM)[2] kibitzes: draw
leop(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kc6 and Rh5....
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: and then a6!
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 55.a6+: Uwe-Arndt (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: this is the game
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: this game has been full of odd turns that I sure
\ didn't expect ... this is another
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I cant believe this!!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 56.Rxg7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
55. a6+ Kb6
56. Rxg7
Tendulkar(GM)[1] kibitzes: Re4!
leop(GM)[2] kibitzes: also me...
Tendulkar(GM)[1] kibitzes: rc5 a7 Ka7 Ne6
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: ah...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the relayer misseda move!
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: Tc5 a7!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc5 a7
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 56...Ra5: Kilson Chess-Tiger
\ HayZeus (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: but Re4-c4?
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 57.Kd2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
56. Rxg7 Ra5
57. Kd2
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: how does W doisentangle?
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 58...Rh1: guest2364 (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 58...Rh1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
57. Kd2 Ra1
58. Kc2 Rh1
Ostap(GM)[1] kibitzes: Rg8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I really didnt like what Kramnik did there...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: needs to get his K too c8 mow
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: what do the computers say?
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: The white king goes to protect the knight!
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 59.Kb2: Kregspiel (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 59...Rh8: checkmatiste
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rg8 Ra1
Saopaulo(FM)[2] kibitzes: Kc8 rh8+ and?
morsa(FM)[2] kibitzes: Rg8 wins?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rh7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8 Rh7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rb8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Rg8 Rh7
60. Rb8+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wins
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8 Rh7
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8 Ra1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: thio
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 59...Rh8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Kb2 Rh8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rc8 coming
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: ..rc8=?
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 60.Kb3: Kregspiel
\ ChessCrawler drstrangemove RiverPlate Zebedee flint (Tell GuessTheMove
\ your guess)
Zek set *Kramnik's clock to 00:32:05
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Kb2 Rh8
60. Kb3
zpx(IM)[2] kibitzes: draw
neiman(FM)[2] kibitzes: ob 1
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: awful mistake by Kramnik..
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 60...Rc8: Attlee Romanski
\ Mefisto5000 rbnn Mate-Maker (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
cosimo(IM)[2] kibitzes: whoops.....
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: seems like GK got his miracle draw
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 60...Rc8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Kb2 Rh8
60. Kb3 Rc8
Zek set *Kasparov's clock to 00:32:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Kb2 Rh8
60. Kb3 Rc8
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: which move tonym?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: a7 Ka7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: R+N vR
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: never expected GK to save this, truly amazing. Has to
\ be very good for Gary's confidence to save such a position.
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 61.a7: Claudius (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dead draw .. except against Polgar
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 61.a7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
60. Kb3 Rc8
61. a7
WoodTree(IM)[1] kibitzes: 50-move-rule coming into action now ;-)
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Kb2 Rh8
60. Kb3 Rc8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Kb2 Rh8
60. Kb3
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Kb2 Rh8
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Kb2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
57. Kd2 Ra1
58. Kc2 Rh1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
57. Kd2 Ra1
58. Kc2
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
56. Rxg7 Ra5
57. Kd2 Ra1
Game 2: TonyM backs up 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
56. Rxg7 Ra5
57. Kd2
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
56. Rxg7 Ra5
57. Kd2 Ra1
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: too much tension, too many dreams, too much pressure
\ for perfect chess
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
57. Kd2 Ra1
58. Kc2
Game 2: TonyM goes forward 1.
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
57. Kd2 Ra1
58. Kc2 Rh1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 61...Kxa7: Ringwraith7
\ RiverPlate GoLeafsGo schroeder Claudius blunderfish guest2680 Chess-Tiger
\ Zebedee Dito bookish flint shearn3 geyserville rbnn Mefisto5000 hape Knife
\ DDavison pondpusher Romanski (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
58. Kc2 Rh1
59. Rg8 Ra1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Rg8 Ra1
60. Kb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
59. Rg8 Ra1
60. Kb2 Ra5
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
60. Kb2 Ra5
61. Rc8
gonzalez(IM)[2] kibitzes: Nd5 instead of kb2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
60. Kb2 Ra5
61. Rc8 Ra4
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb3
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
61. Rc8 Ra4
62. Kb3
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ra1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
61. Rc8 Ra4
62. Kb3 Ra1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
62. Kb3 Ra1
63. Nd5+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wins
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems that was a win
neiman(FM)[1] kibitzes: ok Kb4 what do you play?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: when??
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 61...Kxa7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
60. Kb3 Rc8
61. a7 Kxa7
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: I think Kramnik's brain went on strike the last 10
\ moves. I bet he saw less than 50% of what he normally would. What a
\ pressure cooker for both players.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kb4 and keep trying to sqeeze
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: clear draw tho
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: unbelievable escape!!!
DaveTheBrave has stopped examining game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yes Amazing
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: missed a hundred wins
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: this isn't considered a hard draw, R+B vs R is thought
\ to be harder to save
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: hard for him to play the next game after that!!
Tzerminator(IM)[1] kibitzes: how it was winning?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: the last blunder was not playing Rg9
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rg8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: VK has always seemed to have bad nerves in matches
DaveTheBrave is now an examiner of game 1.
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 62.Kb4: Sir-Mike Memmius
\ Kilson Claudius ChessCrawler rbnn Chessphilo onslaught guest2881 Kregspiel
\ PVSousa riface (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kasp did win this against Judit Polgar
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: Kramnik has just learned how much big pressure can
\ affect normal thinking. Can he adjust and shake off the feeling of pressure
\ in future games? Time will tell...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: however.....
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: yup Back from the dead!
Banzai(IM)[2] kibitzes: is this a joke????!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 62.Kb4
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
61. a7 Kxa7
62. Kb4
zpx(IM)[2] kibitzes: draw
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: chess is a game of mistakes..
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: didnt expect those tho!
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 62...Kb6: flint
\ MestreDosMagos crimlawboy blunderfish (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 1: Zek moves: Ka6
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
62. Kb4 Kb6
63. Nd5+ Ka6
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 63...Ka6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
62. Kb4 Kb6
63. Nd5+ Ka6
Game 1: Zek moves: Kb7
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
63. Nd5+ Ka6
64. Rg6+ Kb7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Rg6 and Kb5
Game 1: Zek moves: Rc1
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
64. Rg6+ Kb7
65. Kb5 Rc1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 65...Rc1: Sabalero (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 65...Rc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
64. Rg6+ Kb7
65. Kb5 Rc1
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: match strategy may dictate playing this out if Kramnik
\ is trying to "wear out" GK.
Kristiansen(IM)[1] kibitzes: in move 59 Rg8 might have won
micheliavelli(IM)[1] kibitzes: everbody talking about kramniks nerves, does he
\ miss a clear win moves ago?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: wonder who has the stamina tomorrow
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: could be a big turning point
KidChamp(FM)[2] kibitzes: is this considered a drawn position?
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
65. Kb5 Rc1
66. Rg7+
Kristiansen(IM)[1] kibitzes: But..as proposed..56.-, Re4 might have been
\ dram...nerves, nerves, nerves...
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kc8
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
65. Kb5 Rc1
66. Rg7+ Kc8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: K runs to the centre
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: like R+B v R but simpler
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: where did Kramnik go wrong? 59.Rg8 won, right?
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: W K needs to cross the c lne but cant..
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 65...Rc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
64. Rg6+ Kb7
65. Kb5 Rc1
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 66.Rg2: Grand-Dutchman Nexus
\ (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 66.Rg2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
65. Kb5 Rc1
66. Rg2
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 66...Kc8: Colstrip (Tell
\ GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 1: Zek moves: Kd8
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
66. Rg2 Kc8
67. Rg7 Kd8
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Garry has the advantage of actually having [played this!
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 68.Nf6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
67. Rg7 Kd8
68. Nf6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc2
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
67. Rg7 Kd8
68. Nf6 Rc2
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb6
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
68. Nf6 Rc2
69. Kb6
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc1
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
68. Nf6 Rc2
69. Kb6 Rc1
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kb7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Kb6 Rc1
70. Kb7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rc7+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Kb6 Rc1
70. Kb7 Rc7+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rxc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
70. Kb7 Rc7+
71. Rxc7
Black has been stalemated.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: :)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 68...Rc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
67. Rg7 Kd8
68. Nf6 Rc7
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: draw stupid people!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: dont think tnhere is any 75 move rule
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: and certainly not for this!
POTZY(DM)[2] kibitzes: Calm down guys, Rg8+ Ke7 Nd5+ Kf7 draws :)
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: Nd5+ Kf7!
Kristiansen(IM)[1] kibitzes: But...anyhow, 52.-, Be3! was a great try for
\ salvation!
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Kf7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Rg8+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
68. Nf6 Rc7
69. Rg8+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Ke7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
68. Nf6 Rc7
69. Rg8+ Ke7
Game 2: TonyM moves: Nd5+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Rg8+ Ke7
70. Nd5+
Game 2: TonyM moves: Kf7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Rg8+ Ke7
70. Nd5+ Kf7
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 68...Rc7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
67. Rg7 Kd8
68. Nf6 Rc7
Hardcore(FM)[1] kibitzes: seems like a lot of people have trouble looking an
\ extra half move ahead
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: Nd5+ Kf7!
POTZY(DM)[1] kibitzes: Rg8+ Ke7 Nd5+ only draws guys.... Kf7 attacking the rook
\ on g8
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 69.Rg5: Grand-Dutchman
\ MWCHESS DRAGONX Johann guest2062 Slacrates (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 69.Rg5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
68. Nf6 Rc7
69. Rg5
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 69...Rf7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
68. Nf6 Rc7
69. Rg5 Rf7
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 70.Nd5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Rg5 Rf7
70. Nd5
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 70...Kd7
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Rg5 Rf7
70. Nd5 Kd7
Zek set *Kramnik's clock to 00:24:00
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
69. Rg5 Rf7
70. Nd5 Kd7
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: nope boe
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: draw
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: draw
**ANNOUNCEMENT** from POTZY: Kasparov pulls out a miracle DRAW in game 4
\ against Kramnik! The score is now 2.5-1.5 Kramnik. Next game tomorrow at
\ 10am ICC time! Be here!
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: draw
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I think its over...
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: draw
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: fortunately draw
GuessTheMove(C)[1] whispers: Correctly predicting 71.Rg6: Claudius llcm276
\ Kregspiel Zebedee (Tell GuessTheMove your guess)
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: pretty amazing save
Game 1: Zek moves: Kc5
Game 1 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
71. Rg6 Rf1
72. Kc5
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: astonishing escape... the mmentum will have really
\ swung now
qwe(IM)[2] kibitzes: Many miracles, and I am sure there are more to come...
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: big chance for Kasp to rub it in tomorrow!
Kingway(IM)[1] kibitzes: bye all, c ya tomorrow. Wouldn't mind another
\ queenless game if it this exciting
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 73...Rd1+
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
72. Kc5 Rc1+
73. Kd4 Rd1+
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Im not sure if its over
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: draw draw draw
Game 2: TonyM gets an update from game 1, last move 74.Ke5
Game 2 (*Kramnik vs. *Kasparov)
Move *Kramnik *Kasparov
---- -------------- --------------
73. Kd4 Rd1+
74. Ke5
Game 1: Game drawn by mutual agreement
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: effectively tho yes
DaveTheBrave has stopped examining game 1.
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: seems so
ShadoMaster(IM)[2] kibitzes: This is draw, with correct play
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: Ok Folks... Thanks for watching
TonyM(GM)[2] kibitzes: I am back tomorrow for the next game
Lombardy(GM)[2] kibitzes: draw agreed!
AZ79(IM)[2] kibitzes: dont forget that GK perhaps threw a win away in the last
\ game, he thinks he was winning after h4 instead of h3, anyway next game
\ should be very interesting
Lombardy(GM)[2] kibitzes: thanks Tony/
TonyM has stopped examining game 2.
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: KASPAROV THE GREATEST!
Sethus(FM)[1] kibitzes: NOBODY CAN DEFEAT HIM!
Tzerminator(IM)[1] kibitzes: after rg8 ra1?
Tzerminator(IM)[1] kibitzes: nd5 kc5
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