***** GAME 7: Anand-Kasparov: DRAW. September 21, 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. __________________________________________________________________________ **ANNOUNCEMENT** from POTZY: 30 minutes until Game 7!! Will it be the first \ decisive game?? **ANNOUNCEMENT** from POTZY: Guest Commentator today is GM Shabalov \ (FlamingSkull) US Champion in 1993! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The players are at the board Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be2 e6 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: the players are playing into the same Sicilian \ Scheveningen setup that they have in Games 1, 3, and 5 kevlar(IM) kibitzes: 2 more draws and they break the record from 1978! POTZY(DM) kibitzes: GM Shabalov will be a little late today, he has a class \ until 3pm! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: these same exact opening moves were also played in all \ previous odd-numbered games with Anand white against Kasparov Broncept(IM) kibitzes: in Games 1 and 5, Anand achieved little or no opening \ advantage Broncept(IM) kibitzes: in Game 3, however, Anand missed a pretty sacrificial \ win Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 7. a4 Be7 8. O-O O-O 9. Be3 Nc6 10. f4 Qc7 11. Kh1 Re8 12. Bd3 Nb4 13. a5 Bd7 14. Nf3 Rac8 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: And now Anand comes up with : Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bb6 Qb8 16. e5 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Anand repeats his 13.Bd3, 14.Nf3 approach from Games 3 \ and 5 POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Anew move diverging from the Qe2 of Game 5 POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Guest commentator GM Shabalov has arrived Broncept(IM) kibitzes: K plays the same 14. ... Rac8 and 15. ... Qb8 he used to \ equalize in Game 5, but 16. e5 is Anand's theoretical novelty for today's \ game Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 15. Bb6 Qb8 16. e5 dxe5 POTZY(DM) kibitzes: e5 gains space, and the e4 square for White's pieces. it \ gives up the d5 square to black's knights Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 16. e5 dxe5 17. fxe5 Nfd5 Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Kasparov responds quickly to Anand's TN (theoretical \ novelty). K must surely have anticipated 16. e5 in his pre-game \ preparation. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 17. fxe5 Nfd5 18. Nxd5 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: kasparov has taken his watch off again, and his head is \ between his hands... Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: +0.00: exd5 Bd4 Qc7 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: 95.928 sec, 49152 nodes/sec, ply 10 2/38 FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: both options looks playable.i think they still \ showing their homework. JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: Is the idea on 18...exd5 to play 19.Qd2 and 20.Qf4? Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: ChessGenius prefers exd5 and believes the position is \ equal. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 17. fxe5 Nfd5 18. Nxd5 exd5 displayonly(DM) kibitzes: In the VIP room, Browne and Rohde are looking at ed, \ thinking that White is better, but that it's complex. Kasparov set Kasparov's clock to 01:45:00. Kasparov set Anand's clock to 01:54:00. FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Nd5 was losing a pawn after Ng5 Bg5,Qh5,so this one \ is the only move displayonly(DM) kibitzes: Browne says that taking with the Knight is the usual \ move in these kinds of positions. In blitz, Black would have played it \ immediately, he claims... Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: +0.03: Bd4 Nxd3 cxd3 Qc7 Qd2 Qc2 Qe3 Bb5 Rad1 Bb4 Ng5 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: 80.586 sec, 48806 nodes/sec, ply 9 42/44 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: of course everyone here is looking at bxh7+ now... InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: I don't think Black was losing a pawn after ...g6 in \ FlamingSkull's line, but White was better anyway. ironmike(FM) kibitzes: how do you examine and watch simultaneously? InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: tell rumpole Still waiting here... Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: FritzPentium on site likes white after Rf2 now... Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Be7 holds blacks position together. Can Bb6 get more \ active to encourage a trade for Be7? InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Stefurak suggests e6!? followed by Bd4 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: i'been messing with flamingskull's nd5 ng5 bg5 qh5 \ line, and it looks pretty gross for black. Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: ..., well: Nxd5 Ng5 Bxg5 Qh5 Bf4!? Qxh7 Kf8 (c4 Nxb6) \ with great complications, perhaps acceptable for black. FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: we're not going to see any attacking stuff in this \ game anymore.white will just try keep blak Queen on b8,and reach the \ endgame Knight against light squared bishop. displayonly(DM) kibitzes: Here in the VIP room, we are looking at 19 Qd2. \ Browne suggests that 19...Rc6 is worth consideration in that event, with \ the idea of a later ...Rh6 or (after ...Nxd3) ...Rg6, or possibly doubling \ Rooks on the c-file (again after ...Nxd3 and cd)... Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: the other candidate rather than bf4 is f5 InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: tell kasparov We were wondering that ourselves :) Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: How about Be3 and then Bg5? Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Be3-f4-g5. Bf4 forces Be6 JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: Shouldn't Anand have been prepared for this position? \ If so, why the long think? POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Is it possible that exd5 was not in Anand's home \ preparation? Hard to believe, since its only 2 moves after his novelty, \ 167.e5 aries(IM) kibitzes: the position looks ok for black, yes? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Anand has many options here InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: It was forced! Of course it was in the preparation! Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: The commentattors here are guessing that Anand may have \ something flawed in his initial analysis, and is now checking them or \ working to improve/correct them Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Ng5 Bg5, Rf7? aries(IM) kibitzes: fantasy. displayonly(DM) kibitzes: the commentators in the VIP room feel that White is \ doing fine here... Rumors are that some in the main hall like Black better. ekw(IM) kibitzes: who's looking at what -- I would expect Nd4. aries(IM) kibitzes: black seems comfortable unless white has something special \ soon FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: something simple like Qd2 is good enough for long \ lasting plus for white aries(IM) kibitzes: after qd2 nxd3 can't black create counterchances? Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: Be3 threatens Bh7 Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: Re1 Nxd3 cxd3 = (ChessGenius) displayonly(DM) kibitzes: In the VIP room, the variation 19 Rf2 Bg4 20 Bxh7+ \ Kxh7 21 Ng5+ Bxg5 22 Qxg4 is being examined. But... FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Nd4 doesn't seemto be good enough for \ compensation.black just takes then plays Qd6 displayonly(DM) kibitzes: after 22...Qxe5, most feel that Black would be better \ even though White regains the piece via 23 Qxb4 ekw(IM) kibitzes: oops hangs -- so Rae1 intending it? Broncept(IM) kibitzes: I'm wondering what line displayonly is referring to Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 18. Nxd5 exd5 19. Re1 kevlar(IM) kibitzes: after game 3 Garry's not gonna allow any funy business on \ h7. displayonly(DM) kibitzes: in the VIP room, both Browne and Rohde look very \ relaxed, just enjoying the match and not feeling the pressure of analyzing \ for a big match at all. :) FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: surprising aries(IM) kibitzes: shouldn't this be reasonable for black, esp. now? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: IM Ashley and GM King are disappointed at this move and \ even more so at the 20 minutes spent to make it kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Strange to remove the rook from the f-file. FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: he moves the rook away?! aries(IM) kibitzes: to take on d3 with queen, so as not to fear Bb5 JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: Looks like Anand found a flaw in his homework. Unless \ he is setting some very deep trap. ekw(IM) kibitzes: okay stern, you've used up your kibitz allotment FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: instead oftrying to play this variation \ positionally,i would rather spent one night to analyse it till forced mate ekw(IM) kibitzes: and if you don't find one? kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Life's not that simple FC. FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: i sure will aries(IM) kibitzes: is bg4 possible? ekw(IM) kibitzes: it's on *my* board :-) Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: If ...Bg4 maybe Bxh7+ and after takes Ng5+ and Qxg4 will \ attack Bg5 and Nb4 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: +0.05: Nxd3 cxd3 Bg4 Ra4 Be6 Qb3 Kh8 Rf4 f6 d4 fxe5 \ Nxe5 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: 345.597 sec, 48036 nodes/sec, ply 10 16/41 ekw(IM) kibitzes: Expensive Sports Programming Network DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: It`s logical to over-protect e5, but perhaps 19. - Bg4 \ might pose a problem. aries(IM) kibitzes: it looks ok, i cannot see bxh7 working ekw(IM) kibitzes: so then just 20.h3 -- where do you go? aries(IM) kibitzes: where do you think, ekw. ekw(IM) kibitzes: oh, take, and then if Qxf3, c2 hangs DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: 19. - Bg4 would threaten 20. - Bh4 FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Bg4 may not be so great.Do you really wanna take on \ f3 afterQd2? ekw(IM) kibitzes: Bk's Q *is* a bit out of sorts... aries(IM) kibitzes: yeah i gotta attack e5 to try to activate bq Broncept(IM) kibitzes: ESPN is showing Game 3 of K-A DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: Guess I have to... but ok it`s not clear ekw(IM) kibitzes: on 19...Bg4, just 20.c3 Nxd3 21.Qxd3 might be good for White, \ 21...Bh5... FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: ok Bg4,Qd2 Bf3 ,Gf3 next? ekw(IM) kibitzes: Game 3!? ET(IM) kibitzes: Who is the commentator on ESPN? ekw(IM) kibitzes: that 21.gxf3 position looks good for White, too Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: After 19. ... Bg4 Qd2 Bxf3 gxf3: Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: +1.02: Nxd3 Qxd3 Bh4 Rg1 Rxe5 Bd4 Rg5 Rad1 Qf4 c3 Rxg1+ \ Rxg1 Bg5 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: 24.976 sec, 56478 nodes/sec, ply 10 1/34 ekw(IM) kibitzes: yes, ...Bh4 DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: 19. - Bg4 20.Qd2 Bxf3 21. gxf3 Nxd3 and then Bh4 and \ Rxe5 FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: yeah.i missed Bh4 ekw(IM) kibitzes: have to trade to avoid Qxb4 ekw(IM) kibitzes: maybe Ra4 *is* a good move, though kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Has agent Scully put on weight lately? Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: sorry. it's always for the side who moved first in the \ evaluated line. Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: that was just an evaluation of events after 19 ... bg4 DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: 19. - Bg4 20.c3! FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: few little improvements on Bg4,Qd2 Bf3,gf3 Bh4 line \ ..likeQb4 ekw(IM) kibitzes: then 20...Nxd3 21.Qxd3 Bh5 perhaps ekw(IM) kibitzes: that's why ...Nxd3 first kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Get that bishop to g6. Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: black can insert nxd3 before bh4 Rumpole(FM) kibitzes: d pawn? FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: noup sorry.it's traded already ekw(IM) kibitzes: 19...Bg4 20.Ra4 Bd7 21.Ra1 Bg4 22.Ra4 Bd7 Securitron(GM) kibitzes: has anyone looked at ra4 in reply to bg4? DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: Bg4-d7 :) MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: I just got here. Is e5 a novelty? Or just a novelty in \ this match!? FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Ra4 looks pretty reasonable.little problem is \ disconnecting rooks,maybe it's not important Securitron(GM) kibitzes: iwas wondering if one could sacrifice on b4 and then \ maybe... MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: nobody answered my first Kibitz! cmon guys ekw(IM) kibitzes: what do we know! aries(IM) kibitzes: We need Securitron to give us some answers. kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Anybody concerned about blacks Queen? Securitron(GM) kibitzes: well? can white play ra4 and aanswer bd7 by starting \ to sell large tracts of the farm? kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Securitron you animal. ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: hi everyone hope that it's not all over! Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 18. Nxd5 exd5 19. Re1 h6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: well noone really expects ...Bd7 after ...Bg4... Broncept(IM) kibitzes: on ESPN, GM Danny King and IM Maurice Ashley just \ completed their half hour review of Week 1 of the K-A match ekw(IM) kibitzes: Kasparov is preempting his overlooking Bxh7+... ekw(IM) kibitzes: hoo-pah kevlar(IM) kibitzes: h6 looks a bit paranoid. aries(IM) kibitzes: kasparov did it in a previous game and they instantly \ agreed to a draw. ghee(FM) kibitzes: anyone wants to blitz? kevlar(IM) kibitzes: aries speaks the truth, once again. Roman(GM) kibitzes: I truly admire their fighting spirit ...it's been over an \ hour, and they are still playing!! Remarkable! MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: White is better! ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: maybe they are waiting for complications then will come \ the draw offer InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Aak! He's back! Quick, where's the censor button... Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Thanks for your assessment, MrSnrub--it appears to be a \ complete reversal of your almost partisan attitude in the last game when \ you kept trumpeting Black's game! ekw(IM) kibitzes: aye! There's teh Snrub! InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: At least he's not showing any racist tendencies. aries(IM) kibitzes: white is better in the sense that nothing is happening. ekw(IM) kibitzes: and nothing's plenty for me... ekw(IM) kibitzes: a knight to f5 could be pretty good MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: I said black was better last game, because I thought \ black was better!! Also Anand is a better player, so I am rooting for him \ as well. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: white has "plenty of nothing" PieperEmden(IM) kibitzes: i like him (MRSNRUB) kevlar(IM) kibitzes: And nothing's plenty for him. Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: ... and don't forget that Anand agreed with mrsnrub's \ evaluation! ekw(IM) kibitzes: okay, let's go nuts! PieperEmden(IM) kibitzes: he is very funny! :-) displayonly(DM) kibitzes: Browne:"Black has equalized comletely and is now \ trying for more" FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: this effectively stops Nd4 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: i tried nd4 for a bit, the program liked bg5 in \ response. ET(IM) kibitzes: Does anyone have moves for White? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: In the main hall, IM Ashley: Is Anand afraid of \ Kasparov? GM Benjamin: The more interesting question is, "Is Kasparov \ afraid of Anand? He seems not to be comfortable for some reason..." ekw(IM) kibitzes: 20.e6 Bxe6 21.Rxe6 ... oh, never mind, ...Nxd3 Rxe7 Nf2+ -- \ no! it's covered! aries(IM) kibitzes: yes, it's true, anand is stronger than Mr. Grub. ekw(IM) kibitzes: so where were we? POTZY(DM) kibitzes: had your coffee, yet, ekw? :) ekw(IM) kibitzes: but no, it's bad. ekw(IM) kibitzes: no, thanks for reminding me! Broncept(IM) kibitzes: the players may have a little bit too much respect for \ one another's play ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: 20.c3 with a microscopic advantage MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: by the way, in PCA matches vs. Romanishin, Adams, \ Kamsky, and Kasparov--Anand has 10 wins and 1 loss---on time!! to kamsky, \ in a better if not winning position, --- not bad! :) ekw(IM) kibitzes: 20.c3 Nxd3 21.Qxd3 Be6 22.Nd4 not entirely microscopic... LateKnight(DM) kibitzes: remember, you can reduce the commentary to only titled \ players by typing >>> set kib 2. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: Anand is proving in this match, if anyone had any \ doubts, that he is a serious contender for the World Championship kevlar(IM) kibitzes: And Garry's proving that he's turned into a skirt. aries(IM) kibitzes: "and now back to you, Jane, in the locker room." Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 19. Re1 h6 20. c3 Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov's reply comes almost immediately Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 19. Re1 h6 20. c3 Nxd3 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 20. c3 Nxd3 21. Qxd3 ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: in ekw continuation 22..Bh4 will do the job Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: both players are at the board now. Often the player not \ on move is in his dressing room. MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: white is still better! ekw(IM) kibitzes: 23.g3 would not be Anand's style POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Good knight versus bad bishop (d7). How important is that? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: From 20 yards away, we can see Kasparov flexing his jaw \ in thought... ekw(IM) kibitzes: (not to mention generally dodgy) Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: An Kasparov just sighed deeply, then scratched his right \ ear... kevlar(IM) kibitzes: At the risk of stating the obvious: DRAW! displayonly(DM) kibitzes: here in the VIP room, Browne is literally looking at \ every legal move and the poor VIP's all look baffled...:) Broncept(IM) kibitzes: I'm not sure I would call black's bishop on d7 a "bad \ bishop" ekw(IM) kibitzes: or a great pawn displayonly(DM) kibitzes: on site the GMs are refering to draw as the four \ letter D word boe(FM) kibitzes: why should the bishop be bad?? kevlar(IM) kibitzes: King is a four letter word. Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: i am getting be6 rad1 bfollowed by 5 consecurive moves \ by black's KB, ending up back on e7 :) ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: are titled players entitled to hearing aids too? aries(IM) kibitzes: Dani King are 2 four letter words displayonly(DM) kibitzes: here browne is puzzled at Kasparov's thiking claiming \ Be6 is of course the correct move FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: there's nothing to say Broncept(IM) kibitzes: black's light squared bishop is sometimes a dangerous \ attacking force, if white plays moves like g3?! kevlar(IM) kibitzes: My Dad just told me the position's a dead draw. aries(IM) kibitzes: some guy from Minsk just asked me if he should be more \ helpful to my students. Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: looks += to me and could swing either to equality or +- \ in the next while ekw(IM) kibitzes: kevlar = gary jr. MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: this position is quite boring, unfortunately, I expect a \ draw within 8-11 moves. boe(FM) kibitzes: mrsnrub could be right - this time! kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Lack of oxygen on top of the WTC. FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: black has to find the move,though ekw(IM) kibitzes: if one of the players drops a piece, how long will it take to \ hit the ground? kevlar(IM) kibitzes: Would anyone hear it. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: so it may be back to the drawing board for Anand and his \ camp, as Anand continues to try to score the win he needs as white against \ K's favorite defsense Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 20. c3 Nxd3 21. Qxd3 Bc5 ekw(IM) kibitzes: ah, counterattack on e5. MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: I do not think this is the proper move, now white is \ better, better to keep on both bishops, Gary is trying to equalize now. Broncept(IM) kibitzes: 21. ... Bc5 seems to surprise all of us, except for \ Buford Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: sort of agree with Mr Snrub...but ...Be6 was passive FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: so what on Qd5? ekw(IM) kibitzes: the justification is 22.Qxd5 Bc6 23.Qxc5 Bxf3, but then? MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: +cebs snrub Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: I think Kaparov's justification is to be found in Qc7 \ soon though Broncept(IM) kibitzes: this is a good example of a position where the 2 bishops \ seemed to have some value working together ekw(IM) kibitzes: and 22.Qxd5 Bxb6 23.axb6 Bc6 allows Qd6 or Qd4, yes? ironmike(FM) kibitzes: nono...if Qxd5 .... Bb6 ab6.... Bc6 aries(IM) kibitzes: black was afraid of Nd4 Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: white shouldn't take on d5 - he can be better without \ that pawn Broncept(IM) kibitzes: 23.Qd7 JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: But if 22.Qxd5 Bxb6, there is 23.Qxd7 to consider. Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: Qxd5 Be6 Qd3 Bxb6 axb6 Rc6 Qd4 Rd8 += FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: on Bc6'white has Qd3,there's always b7 pawn if you \ take on f3 ekw(IM) kibitzes: so 22.Qxd5 is intesrestin kevlar(IM) kibitzes: qxd5 bc6= boe(FM) kibitzes: Bc6! Securitron(GM) kibitzes: kevlar has spotted the drawing method! ekw(IM) kibitzes: more B's of opposite color ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: if 22.Qxd5 first Be6 and then Bxb6 with Rc6 ironmike(FM) kibitzes: qd5.....bb6 ab6.... Bc6 Qd6.... Qxq exq....Red8 \ Rad1.... Bf3 gf3....Rc6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: I think it's just another draw after ...Bxf3 discovering on \ the queen ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: 21..Bc5 was a surprise and a good move too JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: Seven draws to start the match? Have to go back to \ Karpov-Korchnoi 78 for that. But that match became interesting later... Broncept(IM) kibitzes: after 22.Qd5 Bc6, black's "bad" bishop turns into a \ great bishop ekw(IM) kibitzes: if (22.Qxd5 Bc6 23.Qxc5 Bxf3) 24.Qd4, though, maybe White can \ get some oort of e6 action? Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: Kasparov isn't expecting Qd5...he probably rationalized \ this on the basis of 22. Bc5,Rc5 when black threatens both ...Bg4 and Qc7 MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: I think draw in less than 4 moves now. InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: 22.Qxd5 Be6 23.Qe4 Bxb6, the b-pawn looks hard to \ defend. InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Agree Snrub, unfortunately. ekw(IM) kibitzes: how about 22.Bxc5 Rxc5 23.Qe3 followed by 24.Nd4!? MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: +cens Anand-Kasparov Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: not us. Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: +0.34: Qxd5 Be6 Qe4 Bxb6 axb6 Rc6 Qe3 Qd8 Nd4 Rxb6 Red1 \ Qd5 Ferret(C)(DM) kibitzes: 72.745 sec, 62355 nodes/sec, ply 10 4/47 boe(FM) kibitzes: perhaps a5 will be week after Qc7, ekw Securitron(GM) kibitzes: isnt white still better after qd5 bc6 qc5 bf3 qqd6? Birchbeer(IM) kibitzes: on qxd5 bc6, qxc5 bxf3, qd4 bc6 white keeps attacking \ chances on kside and black's pieces are tied up... InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Qd5 Be6! FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Be6 on Qd5 Then Bb6 and Rc6 InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: moves anand Broncept(IM) kibitzes: maybe then ... Bc6, Securitron ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Qd5 Be6..... Qe4 Bb6 ab6..... Rc6 Ra6! Birchbeer(IM) kibitzes: qd5 be6! looks like an improvement InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: 22.Qxd5?! Be6! 23.Qe4 Bxb6 =/=+ Securitron(GM) kibitzes: is there a clear path to equality after qd5? kevlar(IM) kibitzes: yes Securitron(GM) kibitzes: i dont understand mr inside chess's line ironmike(FM) kibitzes: how is that better for black!?!?!! ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Qd5!!! InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: 24...Rc6 25.Rxa6 Bf5!? FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: k good catch by ironmike.Be6 doesn't work FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Q anywhere ironmike(FM) kibitzes: qa4! ironmike(FM) kibitzes: after bf5 displayonly(DM) kibitzes: Browne:"this is just warming up, we will see 2-3 \ decisive games in a row in this match, maybe next week":) kevlar(IM) kibitzes: You tell'em Walt. InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: After Qa4 ...Bc2!? But of course ...Rc6 isn't \ forced... Securitron(GM) kibitzes: well if be6 doesnt work aand bc6 is better for white, \ then... ironmike(FM) kibitzes: after Bc2...Qb5?? DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: I like ekw`s method 22. Bxc5 Rxc5 23. Qe3! - very \ sound. MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: I think Anand will offer a draw with his next move. aries(IM) kibitzes: if white can get edge and eat a pawn then let the felt fly ironmike(FM) kibitzes: oops...necver mind that qb5 move :) DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: But 22. Bxc5 Rxc5 23. Qe3 allows 23. - Qc7! Securitron(GM) kibitzes: now im starting to like inside's line - looks fine for \ black Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Wouldn't that be unusual, for Anand to make an offer? FritzPentium(C)(DM) kibitzes: Qxd5 Be6 Qd2 Bxb6 ab6 Rc6 Qd4 Qd8 Qxd8 \ Rxd8 +.03 kasparov MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: you would know, Kasparov Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: I think after Bc6 that wonderfull diagonal combined \ with...Qc8 - g4 etc is enough to draw Margeir(GM) kibitzes: 22. Bxc5 Rxc5 23. b4 Bb5 24. Qe3 and play on the black \ squares may be best MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: time to say something crazy... Securitron(GM) kibitzes: in fact qd5 be6 looks worthless for white Birchbeer(IM) kibitzes: i don't know what ironmike's looking at... if qxd5 be6, \ qe4 bxb6, ab rc6, rxa6?? rc4-+ InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Something crazy. InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Birchbeer is correct, Black wins there. ironmike(FM) kibitzes: Um.....bishpos move like that??? oh :)..oh yeah aries(IM) kibitzes: yah ok then hell with it. draw. ekw(IM) kibitzes: 22.Bxc5 Rxc5 23.Qe3 b6 24.axb6 Qxb6 25.Rxa6 oh, well ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: in the 22.Qxd5 line after 22..Be6 comes Qd2 & Qf2 \ folloed by Nd4 JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: In Birchbeer's line, not 25.Rxa6? but 25.Nd4!? DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: But after 23. Qe3 .... Qc7 will do. Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: perhaps 22 Bc5,Rc5 23. Re3 when on 23...Bg4 24. Qd4 \ and 23...Qc7 24. b4 Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: btw: Bxc5 Rxc5 Qe3?! Qc7! =+ ironmike(FM) kibitzes: isnt black ok there after Rb6 displayonly(DM) kibitzes: Seirawan is now looking at Qxd5 Bc6 Qxc5 Bxf3 Qd6 Bc6 \ and calls it a quick way for Vishy to make a draw Birchbeer(IM) kibitzes: jackstraw, after nd4 black takes on b6...where's \ white's advantage? FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: Petursson's idea looks nice to me :Bc5 Rc5,b4! and \ then Re3 and stuff ironmike(FM) kibitzes: yeah....agree with birchy..looks ok for black ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: so the line 22.Qxd5 Be6 23.Qd2 Bxb6 24.axb6 Rc6 25.Qf2 \ Qd8 25.Nd4 Rxb6 = aries(IM) kibitzes: the reciprocal weaknesses d5/e5 are counterbalancing Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 21. Qxd3 Bc5 22. Qxd5 ekw(IM) kibitzes: Okie notes 22.Qxd5 Be6 23.Qxc5... ekw(IM) kibitzes: uh-oh... ironmike(FM) kibitzes: yes baby!!!!!!!! aries(IM) kibitzes: that line is silly, only black could try to win then. InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: OK, now we see just how dumb we are... ekw(IM) kibitzes: oooo I dunno Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 21. Qxd3 Bc5 22. Qxd5 Be6 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 22. Qxd5 Be6 23. Qd2 ekw(IM) kibitzes: oh, well Parzival(C)(DM) kibitzes: Bxc5 Rxc5 b4 Bb5 Qd2 Rc4 Re3 Qc7 =+ Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 22. Qxd5 Be6 23. Qd2 Bxb6 Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 23. Qd2 Bxb6 24. axb6 Rc6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: and then ...Bd5... Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Kasparov is playing quickly InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: I'm beginning to schedule my day around a relaxing \ two-three hour draw on match days... Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 24. axb6 Rc6 25. Ra4 FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: so Nd4 and Re3 aries(IM) kibitzes: weird ekw(IM) kibitzes: wha? where's the entry? aries(IM) kibitzes: somebody (cough) explain that to me (gack) Hamilton(FM) kibitzes: just Rd4 next MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: I haven't seen Anand move his queen rook before in this \ opening, at least he is keeping it on the a file! FritzPentium(C)(DM) kibitzes: whats wrong with Rxb6 aries(IM) kibitzes: but so what. ironmike(FM) kibitzes: b greg is eating a grape popsicicle in the computer \ room!!!! ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: ChessT has aanlyzed it and then discard it DirtyHarry(GM) kibitzes: Planning Ra4-d4-d6, in the meantime keeping Be6 out \ from g4 and d5. FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: What's that? is he going to attack?must be doing \ that couple trades of pieces before InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: What are the players' demeanors at this point? ekw(IM) kibitzes: I'm afraid this one is snoring towards a draw ekw(IM) kibitzes: Qxd5 -- yech ChessT(C)(DM) kibitzes: agree with DirtyHarry ekw(IM) kibitzes: no, then Rd4 Rxd4 Qxd4 aries(IM) kibitzes: no, rd8 rd4 is good for w. Margeir(GM) kibitzes: He's going to triple on the d file pretending to be \ better, but it is an illusion FritzPentium(C)(DM) kibitzes: ...Rxb6 Rf1 Rb5 Rd4 Rc5 Rd1 Bb3 +.5= \ Kasparov ironmike(FM) kibitzes: jenn is not eating in the computer room InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: I don't think it is even as good as an illusion :) FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: white has enough resourses for a draw Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 24. axb6 Rc6 25. Ra4 Rxb6 Kasparov set Anand's clock to 00:55:00. Move Anand Kasparov ---- -------------- -------------- 24. axb6 Rc6 25. Ra4 Rxb6 ekw(IM) kibitzes: and now *** g4!! *** and *** h4!!! *** (I didn't think so) InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Black contemplates capture of free pawn... Black \ captures free pawn. Amazing! displayonly(DM) kibitzes: guess what!!! displayonly(DM) kibitzes: waaaaaaaaaaaa:(:( InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: Draw???? ekw(IM) kibitzes: d-raw!? Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: Please, I don't want ANYONE to have a heart attack.... Your opponent offers you a draw. Use "draw" to accept, "decline draw" to refuse. POTZY(DM) kibitzes: NO!!! DONT say it! aries(IM) kibitzes: accept,deny,confirm,reject. _________________________________________________________________ { Game drawn by mutual agreement} 1/2-1/2 Game was not rated. No ratings adjustment. _________________________________________________________________ Entering examine mode for game 25. POTZY(DM) kibitzes: Keep making moves... dont tell us they agreed to a draw! \ Humor us :) MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: as expected. Quite a boring game. ironmike(FM) kibitzes: no draw! InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: How exciting. InsideChess(FM) kibitzes: This one didn't even qualify as a disappointment. JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: At least this time the position does look like a draw. Kasparov(GM) kibitzes: after a very brief post-mortem, the players have \ departed. **ANNOUNCEMENT** from LateKnight: The games a DRAW! JackStraw(DM) kibitzes: Someone call Karpov and Kamsky and let's get some \ exciting games!? Birchbeer(IM) kibitzes: maybe the match should be adjudicated a draw FlamingSkull(GM) kibitzes: ididn't get it.Draw again? MrSnrub(IM) kibitzes: It's too bad Anand has not yet played Bg5 or Bc4, instead \ of the sterile Be2, oh well