***** GAME1: Anand-Kasparov: DRAW. September 11, 1995 ***** ***** Intel World Championships. ***** ***** Transcript Courtesy Internet Chess Club ***** All commentary Copyright 1995 by the Internet Chess Club and to be used ONLY by ICC members, unless express written consent is granted by the ICC. __________________________________________________________________________ Creating: Anand (2772) [white] Kasparov (2795) rated standard 120 0 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Everyone is settling down here.Kasp and Anand have not made their entrance Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: they are still setting things up.They have 25 min to finish! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: there is about a dozen video cammeras aimed at the sound proof glass booth that Kasp and Anand will play in. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: I think it is 40 moves in two hours and then 20 moves in one hour, and then sudden death 30 min. joker(FM) kibitzes: hi all Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Lots of gms.I cant even recall them all.I just saw Seriwan, gurevich, defermian, Rohde and Im ashley around here. aries(IM) kibitzes: my man GM Joel is on site, he will comment for ICC later on Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Why are they negative.I think the glass booth is a great idea. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Zek, we have a command to adjust the clocks... aries(IM) kibitzes: I could have gone to the reception last night but I "declined" for some reason. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Icc sent a press release on the opening ceremony Schack.Its in rec.games.chess aries(IM) kibitzes: i am tingly. aries(IM) kibitzes: i told the whole stern school to tune in, perhaps aries(IM) kibitzes: i hope the web server holds up aries(IM) kibitzes: Hullo Broncept(IM) kibitzes: hi aries(IM) kibitzes: I am titled, this is a test. Hullo. aries(IM) kibitzes: I hope the guy sitting next to me does not type anything. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: I am titled, testing POTZY(DM) kibitzes: I would like to welcome GRANDMASTER William Lombardy, our guest commentator for today! aries(IM) kibitzes: If Anand hits a home run in this game it will be an effective psychological blow POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Fischer's second in the 1972 World Championship match. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: it's 3PM FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: 247 players....what is thelimit? FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: .... POTZY(DM) kibitzes: If you only wnat to hear the Titled players kibitz, do "set kib 2" Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: 1st rounds in these matches invariably starts late,what with people shuffling in,photographers,hand shakes and generall milling about. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: was the first game in Fischer - Spassky late? FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: any predictions from the GM's? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: I assume both players will go for the throat since 20 games is a very short match and an early lead will mean much more than it would were the match a traditional 24 games. The player with the most stamina will certainly prove to have the edge. Kasparov set Anand's clock to 02:00:00. Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov born Apr. 13,1963. Anand sometime in 1969. Only SIX years difference in age. Minor difference in age has been might easily be considered unusual for World Championship Challenge Matches. POTZY(DM) kibitzes: We ahve a large group of titled palyers watching the game! Do "who T" to see the list. POTZY(DM) kibitzes: scratchy is Deep Thought II FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: scratchy has 141-1 record :) Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Garry's real name is Harry. There's no "H" in Russian;so "G" is used instead and pronounced with a heavy whisper! I wonder if Viswanathan is just plain Jonathan,like a schroer I know! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: World Champion Kasparov and Challneger Anand jsut walked 2 feet behind us, into the press area in front of the players' booth. Guliani, et al are here. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: just like last night at the Opening Ceremonies, Kasparov is smiling and chatting, this time to Mayor Guliani. Darooha(DM) kibitzes: HI..... Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Bob Rice, PCA Commissioner is saying this is the proudest day in the history of the PCA. He thanks Guliani effusively. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Hi Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Bob Rice says we need to get to playing some chess here shortly! joker(FM) kibitzes: hi Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: I am told that distinguished Grandmaster Mark Taimanov will be watching on ICC with RS in Belgium. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Guliani is between the two players; cameras flashing non-stop now. POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Still waiting for the game to start. Preliminary speeches, probably. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: GMTaimanov just beat me with Black in an ICC blitz game Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The PCA has presented the Mayor with a chess set. The players are signing something for him now. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The Mayor says this is a wonderful, wonderful day for the city of New York. Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: sorry.RS is in New Haven,but Taimanov will be watching closely.I hope so! Hakuna from Belgium notified me from Belgium! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: he thanks the PCA, Intel and all the City and other Agencies. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: he thanks Kasparov for giving him the idea. aries(IM) kibitzes: and i thank them too. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Guliani suggests that while people are here, they spend a little money. He will collect taxes on that and will also try to lower the taxes. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: last night, Rice unexpectedly had the players speak after telling he wouldn't. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: today Rice jsut introduces the players, calling Anand the greatest young player in the World and Kasparov the Grand Old Man of chess. Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Hakuna and Taimanov really are in Luxumbourg. Think I got it right this time> Greeting,greetings to Mark Taimanov! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The Mayor will be making the first move. FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: old man at 32 :) Broncept(IM) kibitzes: this first move part always worries me Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The players ahke hands. aries(IM) kibitzes: De burgemeister vraag een ontvangst comite Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov six years younger than Anand is hardly the grand old man of chess. Now if Kasparov were to play me or Taimanov,that would be a different story! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Guliani plays 1 c4 for Anand. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: the game begins! Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: See. What did I say? They ALWAYS find something to do rather than start in the dot. But that's not unusual. Here we go. A Sicksillian,afeter a famous Armenian player known for defense! BigAl(IM) kibitzes: g4 wins! aries(IM) kibitzes: g4 is strong. then black must grovel with nc6. Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: The Mayor is right. The day is fine for New York,especially for the view from the 107th floor of the World Trade Tower. I was there last night for the kickoff reception and got a couple of Davidoff comp cigars! POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Type "moves anand" to see the move list Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Ages come from Oxford Companion to Chess. I hope they are right. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Kasparov's pre-game preparation must have focused on 6. g4 here Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be2 e6 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: but here g4 hangs a pawn! Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 7. a4 Nc6 8. O-O Be7 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: As for the move-order,there is nothing new here. Black could have played a6 with possible entrance to the Najdorf Variation. But a6 would easily transpose to the position we have here:a kind of Scheveningen Variation. Sicilian always complex. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 9. Be3 O-O Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: clock times shown here are not accurate. We will get them fixed later. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 10. f4 Qc7 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Anand is moving slowly...for him! FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: fritz like f5 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 10. f4 Qc7 11. Kh1 Re8 12. Qd2 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: This position appears in just about every openings book. A trade of Knights on c6 is often avoided (Nd4xc6) by White since the exchange promotes Black's "b" Pawn to a more centrally orientated "c" Pawn. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Bd7 Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:57:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 11. Kh1 Re8 12. Qd2 FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: nxd4 -0.15 Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:49:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 11. Kh1 Re8 12. Qd2 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: I am logged-in from my home but I believe the rules still require that the players keep score. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: clocks are now accurate FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: e5 -.13 for slight improvement over Nxd4 Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Qd2 is comitting the Q Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: As for the position currently reached: White will work on retarding Black central Pawn advances,possibly bring his Queen Rook to the center for this purpose and then attempt a Pawn strom on the Kingside initiated by g4. ChessT(C) kibitzes: Bd3 was played here before Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: White for the moment keeps his Bishop on e2 to guard against a Black Knight maneuver Nc6-a5-c4. Alterman(GM) kibitzes: White will wait and attack in the Q-side aries(IM) kibitzes: Qd2 is a little unusual. Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Rb8 is possible FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: e5 Nf5 Bf5 ef5 Rad8 Rad1 d5 -.19 Alterman(GM) kibitzes: or Rb8 or Bd7 seems the options on mind Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 11. Kh1 Re8 12. Qd2 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov stared at us and we lost the line:) FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: what a powerful stare he must have :) Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 11. Kh1 Re8 12. Qd2 Bd7 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 12. Qd2 Bd7 13. Rad1 Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:57:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 12. Qd2 Bd7 13. Rad1 Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:37:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 12. Qd2 Bd7 13. Rad1 FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: fritz is still liking Nxd4 for Kasparov....Qxd4 Rac8 f5 ef ef d5 -0/09 gsanchez(DM) kibitzes: De Boer played Rad8 aries(IM) kibitzes: Perhaps the 'normal' Rac8? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Black readies Nc6xd4 followed by Bc6 to keep White busy in the center. But should this take place,White will probably play Bf3 to protect e4 and retard Black's "d" Pawn advance. Than White might hope to play g2-g4-g5 to attack the King! Roman(GM) kibitzes: Nxd4 followed by Bc6 seems like reasonable alternative FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: now Nxd4 Bxd4 e5 Be3 ef Rxf4 Rac8 e5 de -.16 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Note that is this swap of Knights in the Center takes place,White can afford to play Bf3,since he will no longer have to concern himself with a Black Knight Maneuver to c4. Roman(GM) kibitzes: Nxd4 and e5 is interesting Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Bf8 preparing e5 with attack on e4 ChessT(C) kibitzes: Na5 FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: f3 is now liking Rac8 for kasparov Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Nxd4 promisses equality Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov is still thinking. He is allowed to do that under the rules. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: :) Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Does white consider Nb3? BadViking(IM) kibitzes: Rab8 with the idea Nxd4 and b5 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: 13 ...Nxd4 was suggested by Roman whose idea for Black is then to advance e6-e5. I'm not sure Black will do this here since he has already "wasted" a tempo with Bc8-d7. But then of course Black will be ready for Bd7-c6 followed by Rad8. Astarte(IM) kibitzes: Are the clocks indicating the real time? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Black's development in that case would be smoothe. But White might be able then to dangerously post his Bishop at c4. FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: espn just started to carry the moscow gran prix!!! BigJoe(FM) kibitzes: nd4 bd4 e5 fe de rf6 bf6 nd5 qsomewhere not d8 nf6 gf6 qh6 with rook lift to follow Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov has reached a type position which Spassky calls "crucia"(crossroad(?))[cricial] and thinks seriously before making a committal decision. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 12. Qd2 Bd7 13. Rad1 Rad8 ekw(IM) kibitzes: it's all a big waiting game GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Rad8 to prevent tactical problems on the d file Roman(GM) kibitzes: rooks on d8 and c8 is something new for this variation Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Can white just play g4 and g5? aries(IM) kibitzes: the immediate g4 looks grossly premature Broncept(IM) kibitzes: if g4, Nd4 followed by e5 gains strength Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 13. Rad1 Rad8 14. Nb3 GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: g4? exchange on d4 and e5 losses a pawn Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:51:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 13. Rad1 Rad8 14. Nb3 Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:21:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 13. Rad1 Rad8 14. Nb3 ekw(IM) kibitzes: so what are the candidates? Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: OK. Now is white threatening g4? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: I agree with Roman. Why not? Doesn't cost me anything! Black's Rook to the Center may be vied as a useful "waiting move" and a developing move at one and the same time! World Champs do develop their pieces as with ordinary mortals. ekw(IM) kibitzes: oops, White already played one of them ekw(IM) kibitzes: and ...Na5. ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Na5?? aries(IM) kibitzes: g4 is food for black ekw(IM) kibitzes: but then 15.Nxa5 Qxa5 16.Nd55 hss to be looked at GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Na5 is very interesting ekw(IM) kibitzes: but then ...Qxd2 and the e-pawn or b-pawn go in return for d6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: ...d5 e5 is usually good for Bk ekw(IM) kibitzes: oops, wh FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Na5 -0.28 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: ... Bc8 another candidate move aries(IM) kibitzes: sometimes the weird b6 is played Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: White with Nb3 now inhibits Nc6-a5-c4 and can answer e6-e5 with f5. White is also ready to bolster the Center with Bf3. G4 should be coming if White's plan is successful. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: after ...Bc8 ekw(IM) kibitzes: that didn't work GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Na5 continues black's plan.... FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Na5 Nxa5 Qxa5 Bf3 Qb4 b3 Bc6 Rfe1 -0/22 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 13. Rad1 Rad8 14. Nb3 Bc8 ironmike(FM) kibitzes: BRONCEPT!! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: 14 ... Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 16. Qf2 Nd7 is a representative variation GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Bc8 is passive since e5 is delayed Broncept(IM) kibitzes: ironmike!!! Ferret(C) kibitzes: qe1 & qf2 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: White's idea may also be BF3 followed by Qf2. When Black must worry about Bb6. White would have removed his Queen from the "d"-file and out of harm's way from the Rook at d8. Broncept's idea prepares defense against the future Qf2. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: this game might become similar to their game in Linares a year ago in opposite colors Ferret(C) kibitzes: computers aren't reliable here Ferret(C) kibitzes: they are always going to love white in the sicilian GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Bf3 with g4 would follow Astarte(IM) kibitzes: Is d5 possible after bF3?! FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Bf3 d5 e5 Nd7 Ne2 Nb6 Bxb6 Qxb6 g3 Bd7 and +.28 for anand ironmike(FM) kibitzes: If Bf3...Na5 Nxa5 Qxa5 ... b4!! and a5!! agro(FM) kibitzes: agro is here - testing ekw(IM) kibitzes: we are wondering if the reason Kasparov didn't play ...Na5 is 15.Nxa5 Qxa5 16.e5! dxe5 17.fxe5... ironmike(FM) kibitzes: if he went Na5..NX Qx then b4 was possible FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: if Bf3 Na5 Nxa5 Qxa5 Nd4 ChessT(C) kibitzes: Bf3 and if d5 then e5 Ne4 Bxe4 d5xe4 Qf2 ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Why not Bf3..Na5....NXN QXN....b4?!?! ironmike(FM) kibitzes: what to do against b4?? GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: if White plays Bf3 with g4 and Black b6 bb7 Nd7 a known position is reached only Rad8 is redundent Broncept(IM) kibitzes: if Na5 before, then the b4 pawn cost Black the exchange ... Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Patrick Wolff, Anand's second, is telling us now that they prepared this position specifically for Kasparov because of the positional nature (information given by FM Friedman). FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: against b4.....Qxb4 Rb1 qc4 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: but if Bf3, Black gains c4 as a retreat square for his Q ekw(IM) kibitzes: maybe Broncept(IM) kibitzes: ESPN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! aries(IM) kibitzes: g4 does not conform IMHO to this position GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Bf3 and if Na5 Na5 Qa5 Nd5 looks good for white ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Agrees with soffer Astarte(IM) kibitzes: Bf3 d5!? ekw(IM) kibitzes: Bf3! ekw(IM) kibitzes: now if ...Na5, 16.Nxa5 and 17.Nd5 *IS* good ekw(IM) kibitzes: (but someone else said that) GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Astarte : e5 Ne4 Be4 de4 Qf2 looks very good for White ekw(IM) kibitzes: so what's Bk's answer? ekw(IM) kibitzes: ...b6? FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: espn's coverage of the grand prix is the best i've seen on tv ChessT(C) kibitzes: it seems odd to me why had Anand prepared a drawish position ghee(FM) kibitzes: how about bf3, d5, e5, Ne4, Be4, de, qf2 intending Bb6? ekw(IM) kibitzes: what's the current opinion about 15.g4? ghee(FM) kibitzes: sorry gmsoffer, didn't see that you suggested that already ironmike(FM) kibitzes: If Bf3....b6 followed by Na5?? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The crowd here just applauded Patrick Wolff for his comments about the current position. Anand is still thinking... ironmike(FM) kibitzes: what were comments??? ghee(FM) kibitzes: ed, nb4 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 Ferret(C) kibitzes: we going to get d5 now? ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Bf3 b6 ... Qf2 Nd7 Astarte(IM) kibitzes: 15.Bf3 d5 16.e5 Ne4 Bxe4 de 18.Qf2 Rxd1 19.Rxd1 Rd8 !? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Ironmike's line is now being discussed by the commentastors ghee(FM) kibitzes: d5 looks like something kasparov would play ironmike(FM) kibitzes: :) FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: d5 e5 Nd7 Ne2 Nb6 Bxb6 Qxb6 Nd4 Bd7 a5 +.28 for anand Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: (D King and M Ashley Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:40:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:18:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 Ferret(C) kibitzes: that is my line. Ferret(C) kibitzes: d5 qf2 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Anand jsut went to the dressing room for a breather. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: b6 looks reasonable then Qf2 Nd7 maybe a waist of time for White instead of Qf2 g4 looks logical but then one should examine a posssiblity for a counter blow in the center for black Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: the times listed on the clocks at ICC are within 30 seconds of the actual times. Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Nd7 Alterman(GM) kibitzes: b6 waists time ironmike(FM) kibitzes: b6 .... g4 Na5 Ferret(C) kibitzes: d5 is premature? Mburch(C) kibitzes: hehe Alterman(GM) kibitzes: okay okay I meant wastes Ferret(C) kibitzes: d5 ed nb4 Mburch(C) kibitzes: unclear ChessT(C) kibitzes: b6 will encountered bt Qf2 and then f5 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Anand is setting Kasparov difficult problems GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: d5 e5 Ne4 Be4 de Qf2 Rd1 Rd1 Nb4 Bb6 Qc6? Na5 seems to catch a lady.... Broncept(IM) kibitzes: K has so many choices Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Sorry. Something knocked me off-line! But nothing much has happened and matters seem to be moving according to previously commented schedule,for good or ill. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: ... Na5?!, ... d5?!, ... b6, ...Nd7 ironmike(FM) kibitzes: b6 and Nd7 look best FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: d5 16.e5 Nd7 17.Ne2 Nb6 18.Bxb6 Qxb6 19.g3 Bd7 20.a5 +.19 for anand ADOLF(IM) kibitzes: my candidate moves would be ...na5, ...nd7, ...bf8 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: ... Na5 has various tactical problems, as has been pointed out GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Na5...Na5 Qa5 looks bad for black ekw(IM) kibitzes: pretty doesn't win games Broncept(IM) kibitzes: then Nd5 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: 15...d5 16 exd Bb4.(16. e5 Ne4). ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Can't teach pretty ekw(IM) kibitzes: ...d5 16.e5 Ne4 17.Bxe4 dxe4 18.Qf2 with two threats. ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Just curious if any GM'S hjave good ideas against moves like b6?? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: GMSoffer has suggested that line, very nasty looking Ferret(C) kibitzes: humans like b6, computers like d5 :) Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Alterman noted that ... b6 may be a loss of time Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 ironmike(FM) kibitzes: why does it lose time if planning to go Na5!!!!!! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: it seems K agrees with you, ironmike! Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: How about g4 and Qg2 for white? ekw(IM) kibitzes: is the 2nd time control SUDDEN DEATH?? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: this is still the representative line discussed earlier Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: g4 looks too agressive to me FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Nd4 +.25 ban(C) kibitzes: Alterman & Soffer are fighting here over g4 :) aries(IM) kibitzes: g4 burns bridges, but often white lacks other ways to make meaningful progress. Kasparov set Anand's clock to 93:00:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 67:00:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Mburch(C) kibitzes: !! Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:33:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: 93 hours :) Mburch(C) kibitzes: flag Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:07:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Mburch(C) kibitzes: hehe Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Much jockeying before White can establish the ambitious g4. 15 ...Na5 was not quite right for Black,if only because he offers a trade of White's temporarily sidelined Knight at b3. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: looks like black took care of all of his problems and now Qd2 is no big deal anymore - said by Alterman who sits besides me :) aries(IM) kibitzes: I don't care for Qd2 either, particularly ChessT(C) kibitzes: as I sais before Qf2 followed by f5 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: this is very reminiscent of Karpov - Kasparov games in the match when Kasparov won the title aries(IM) kibitzes: if match tied at end, icc bullet playoff? Mburch(C) kibitzes: Sicillian Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:08:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: the GMSoffer - Alterman thinktank! ekw(IM) kibitzes: ...Nd7 of course ghee(FM) kibitzes: any GMs know the significance of R on dead of the normal R on b8? Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:30:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Black is still working to retard g4 advance. Meanwhile he also envisions Nf6-d7-c5,Bd7 and,finally an advance of one or both his center pawns. Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:30:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 aries(IM) kibitzes: perhaps he is also looking at nb4, idea d5 Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:30:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:29:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 14. Nb3 Bc8 15. Bf3 b6 Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Qf2 Nd7 g4 looka norml Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Anand has 1:29 left; clocks to be updated here shortly we hope. ekw(IM) kibitzes: redundant! both Qf2 and g4 make ...Nd7 happen :-) ekw(IM) kibitzes: any other interesting news? aries(IM) kibitzes: not so fast ekw ekw(IM) kibitzes: who's in the press room? ghee(FM) kibitzes: will this match be on TV at all? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Are the clocks(82:00)(Anand),68:00(Kasparov) correct? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Seirawan and Mednis are in the VIP pressroom. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: new wrinkle is Black's rook on d8 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Anand 1:27, Kasparov 1:08 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Black's Rook at d8 views d5 advance and retards a possible e5 Pawn advance by White. There are lots of "littel" things to look after. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: position is a sleeping tiger ekw(IM) kibitzes: audience is sleeping, too! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Kasparov excels in these positions ... Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: We have Glenn Peterson, USCF Chess Life Editor visiting our booth now. ADOLF(IM) kibitzes: i prefer qf2 here for white, but i dont like chesst followup of ...nd7 f5?! due to ...nce5 FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: 16.Qf2 Nd7 17.f5 Bf6 18.Bf4 Ne5 19.Be2 Bb7 20.fe fe +.06 for anand, and whites advantage is slowlt slipping away ban(C) kibitzes: Alterman & Soffer are fighting here over some variations Broncept(IM) kibitzes: computers sometimes undervalue squares Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Fitter tlod me(jocking):"15 moves-1 Pawn off the board,Black is no further than the 3rd rank,White is further than the 4th-almost like a classic game in chess :)" Any evaluation from Fitter the Computer for the crowd? Mburch(C) kibitzes: qf2 Ferret(C) kibitzes: right Ferret(C) kibitzes: yes, several Fitter(C) kibitzes: fitter is still at work :( FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: 16.Qf2 Nd7 17.f5 Bf6 ChessT(C) kibitzes: after Adolf's Nce5 comes Bh5 g6 causing a hole on black position Mburch(C) kibitzes: d2f2 f6d7 d7c5 f3h5 c5b3 c2b3 Mburch(C) kibitzes: Genius 3 say qf2 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Anand is sitting composed casually moving his hand to his chin and away again repetitively.Kasparov is still in his dressing room ekw(IM) kibitzes: notice: 16.g4 d5 17.e5 Ne4 18.Bxe4 de 19.Qf2 Rxd1 20.Rxd1 Bd8 21.Nxe4? Bb7 and ...Nxe5 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bf3 b6 16. Qf2 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparovs time is correct.Anand has 1:18 left.Kasparov just reentered the room.A move has been played ekw(IM) kibitzes: and then 22.Nbd2! and in any case, looks okay for White Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:08:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bf3 b6 16. Qf2 Mburch(C) kibitzes: ha Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:18:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bf3 b6 16. Qf2 Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: White must start something soon. If Black gets in Nd7-c5,he'll be ready to open the center with his Pawns with a vengeance. Looks like 16 g4 Nd7 17 Qg2 Nc5 18 Nd4 continues to keep Black in a defensive position. But Wh could not do that immediately. Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov now feels very comfortable as he playd these type of positions many many times ekw(IM) kibitzes: this makes sense, after ...Nd7 17.g4, no center break ADOLF(IM) kibitzes: oldcoach, i would usually expect to see g4 and Qg2 but ...d5 is a retort, g3 seems too tactically passive and structurally weaknening ; anyway it is academic now:) Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Because Black would be ready for d6-d5;so Wh plays Qf2,another preparatory move. aries(IM) kibitzes: so we look like the famous last k-k game IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: I think for anand it's a wrong choice sinec Kasparov has about 10 years of expierience in these positions aries(IM) kibitzes: with g4 soon, promises to be very tense Alterman(GM) kibitzes: more than 10 years :) ekw(IM) kibitzes: Orlove must now consider himself old instead of young :-) Alterman(GM) kibitzes: I offer a draw for White ekw(IM) kibitzes: big of you! I would offer a draw, Gary would decline, then I would mate him ekw(IM) kibitzes: ... maybe :-) Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov is sitting very relaxed.He appears to be content with his position.He is not making any of the energetic movements that he is known for. Mburch(C) kibitzes: nd7!! ekw(IM) kibitzes: so why doesn't he make his forced move??? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: these positions made Kasparov world champion; Anand is going after K's strength! Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Nd7 might be delayed as Anand might of offered a draw here!! ekw(IM) kibitzes: ah! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: then ekw would wake up ekw(IM) kibitzes: after 16...Nd7, maybe 17.f5!? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: I and other have been talking about Nd7-c5 for some time.Master Ghannoum sould try to enter the "official" commentators guest line if he can. His comments would be useful,I'm sure. IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: I think Anand handles better Sicilians with 0-0-0 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Seirawan is explaining that black's positiion is restrained but quite coiled. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bf3 b6 16. Qf2 Nd7 Mburch(C) kibitzes: f5 is good Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov just went back into his dressing room. Mburch(C) kibitzes: f4f5 Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Rd2 or g4 - for a risky game ekw(IM) kibitzes: ...Qb8 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Kasparov literally wrote the book on these positions ekw(IM) kibitzes: part of it ghee(FM) kibitzes: I'd say Rd2 since he wants a positional game IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: What about weird a5 bxa5 Na4?! ekw(IM) kibitzes: I actually considered 17.Bg4, since i want to make f5 work, but I'll give up for now Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:07:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bf3 b6 16. Qf2 Nd7 ekw(IM) kibitzes: I was just talking to someone about this, but does it really help anything? FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: f5 +.13 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: 16. a5 b5!? ekw(IM) kibitzes: and anyway, 17.a5 Nxa5 18.Nxa5 bxa5 19.Na4 Nc5, now what?? Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 16. Qf2 Nd7 17. Nd4 GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: g4 should be played to prevent Bf6 FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: 17.f5 Bf6 18.Bh5 Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:09:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 16. Qf2 Nd7 17. Nd4 ekw(IM) kibitzes: except that it doesn't (...Bxc3) Broncept(IM) kibitzes: wow! Nd4!? Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Nd4 indicates whites intention for a clear draw......... ekw(IM) kibitzes: legal ekw(IM) kibitzes: does not Broncept(IM) kibitzes: I don't understand Nd4 ekw(IM) kibitzes: so it's ...Nxd4, ...Bb7, or ...Na5. ChessT(C) kibitzes: preparing f5 but still f5 at once was preferable ekw(IM) kibitzes: and then ...Bb7 IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: he just to go homw for now. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 16. Qf2 Nd7 17. Nd4 Bb7 ekw(IM) kibitzes: eh? Alterman(GM) kibitzes: from Whites view : White lost 2 tempo Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Nb3 and Nd4 are strange indeed Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: As mentioned,White had eventually to return to the Center with Nd4. Looks like White may trade Knights and then double Rooks on the "d" file to restrain Black's freeing advance. Black in this case may be said to have almost permanently discouraged g4. ekw(IM) kibitzes: 18.e5 is interesting! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: can we isolate which tempi Black gained? IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: well Bc8-d7-c8-b7 is not much either. FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Nc6 Bc6 Qe2 Bb7 f5 Bf6 fe fe Bf4 even ekw(IM) kibitzes: f7 and b6 are weak Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: But when White trades Knights,he then must consider Black's b6 Pawn advance intended to indirectly attack white's King Pawn. IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: 18.f5 must go Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Black has avoided tactical problems involving Nxc6 ironmike(FM) kibitzes: bg4? ekw(IM) kibitzes: 18.e5 isn't standing up to the severe scrutiny it's being subjected to here IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: f5!? ChessT(C) kibitzes: Qg3 is a possibilty too WchessX(C) kibitzes: Bc8 Bg4 Nc6xd4 Be3xd4 even ekw(IM) kibitzes: yes, that's interesting Broncept(IM) kibitzes: k 18.f5 Nd4 19.Bd4 e5!? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: f5 puts heavy pressure on e6 and b6 WchessX(C) kibitzes: 1 IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: g4 does not add anything to f5, but weakens the king. Alterman(GM) kibitzes: f5 looks good for....Black :) ekw(IM) kibitzes: gary isn't watching GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: f5 Bf6 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: no need for g4 here because Black's N has already moved to d7 IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: 18.f5 Nxd4 19.Bxd4 e5 20.Be3 does not look so bad for white. ChessT(C) kibitzes: f5 should be played on the previous move Alterman(GM) kibitzes: yes but what about Bf6 after f5? ironmike(FM) kibitzes: how about bg4? ekw(IM) kibitzes: ...Bf6 is a nice answer IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: fxe6 fxe6 Bh5? ekw(IM) kibitzes: time for a new suggestion -- 18.Nde2!? IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: and where to? Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: c1 and b3 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Krawly suggested Nce2 ekw(IM) kibitzes: I'm not sure where it's going yet GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: if Anand doesnt do something agressive he will find himself worse Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 17. Nd4 Bb7 18. Bh5 ekw(IM) kibitzes: all right! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: In IMOrlov's line, ...g6 is sharpest IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: Vishy goes fishing! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: but then Bg4 may be good Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Bxf7 and Nxe6? ekw(IM) kibitzes: is this one of Anand's kuh-raizy moves? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Black's king position is loosening up IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: it's a draw offer, Nf6 Bf3 Nd7 Bh5 ekw(IM) kibitzes: 1-0 30, Kasparov takes a sick break Roman(GM) kibitzes: Nf6 Bf3 Nd7 likely Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Nxd4 Nxd4 Bxd4 Bf6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: threatening Bxf7+ Kxf7 20.Nxe6!!?!?!?? DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: nF6 nC6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: it stings ekw(IM) kibitzes: uh, stinks Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Possible White plan may consist in:18 Nde2 and if Na5 then 19 b3 followed by g4. Bh5,as played provokes g6 so that white can then later open the "f" file after f4-f5-fxg. White is also possibly considering f5 to attack e6 when a Pawn recapture(fxg) .. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Nf6 Nxc6 Qxc6 Bf3 black has problems IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: an empty threat, indeed. Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: be impossible because of the Rook at e8 exposed to the Bishop capture from h5. Roman(GM) kibitzes: I don't think Nxd4 Bxd4 Bf6 is good after e5 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: has anyone ever seen this Bh5 idea before? FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Bf8 +.03 for kasparov IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: I bet on a draw after Nf6 Bf3 Nd7, if Garry wants it. ekw(IM) kibitzes: 18...Nf6 19.f5!? Nxh5 20.fxe6 Nf6 21.Nd5... ekw(IM) kibitzes: test var. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: loveslaughte says famous Keres game Roman(GM) kibitzes: Bh5 is the move of a confused player ,maybe ADOLF(IM) kibitzes: ...bf8,or ...rf8 seem logical, black can take advantage of white's awkward pieces after parrying his immediate threats GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Bf6 and after f5 Re7 IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: Bf8 f5! Alterman(GM) kibitzes: Bf6 f5 exchanging on d4 and Ne5 aries(IM) kibitzes: if bf6, can white consider ndb5? Roman(GM) kibitzes: after nf6 , is very hard to justify Bh5, unless draw is the target ekw(IM) kibitzes: so who likes Bk? and what do they want to do? DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: what does Roman thinks about Nf6 Nc6 ? Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: after ...Nf6 what about f5 forgetting about the B for a moment? ekw(IM) kibitzes: Anand -- gaining time on the clock? who wudda thunk it FritzPentium(C) kibitzes: Bf6 19. f5 Nxd4 20.Bxd4 ef 21.ef Bad4 22.Qxd4 +.02 kasparov ekw(IM) kibitzes: 18...Nf6 there is also 19.Qh4 aries(IM) kibitzes: should black fall for the provocation and play g6? Lombardy(GM) kibitzes: Perhaps Roman,mayself and the rest of us are all "confused players'.I think ,even in his confused state, that Anand has initiated a very dangerous idea:possibly Qg3 followed by f5,or even f5 immediately. Note:18..Nf6 Be2,19 Bf3 Nd7 20 Bh5 draw! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: GMSoffer's line 18 ... Bf6 19. f5 Re7 transposes to a line from IMOrlov's 18. f5 aries(IM) kibitzes: but broncept, doesn't 18...Bf6 risk 19. Ndb5? IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: it's a first game of the match, I bet you Garry would take it. GMSoffer(GM) kibitzes: Bf6 after f5 I agree with Alterman to exchange on d4 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 17. Nd4 Bb7 18. Bh5 Rf8 Mburch(C) kibitzes: ? ekw(IM) kibitzes: oh, so much for that IMOrlov(IM) kibitzes: Bf6 f5 Nxd4 Bxd4Bxd4 Qxd4 may be Astarte(IM) kibitzes: Doesn't Bh5 look very stupid after Rf8? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: aries, very dangerous to give Garry a piece with Ndb5! Alterman(GM) kibitzes: what does Black play after Bxf7?? ekw(IM) kibitzes: now it's back to the ol' drawing board Hamilton(FM) kibitzes:
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