*** KramnikSimul *** On Tuesday, July 25, 12 noon server time, GM Kramnik will hold a simultaneous exhibition on ICC. Because of the huge demand for seats, we will hold a tournament to determine the players who can take part. There will be several rating sections, so everyone will have a chance. The tournament is open to all non-titled players rated below 2200 Blitz on ICC. 9 Rounds 3 0, Swiss pairings, will be played. The tournament will start on Sunday, July 23, at 1pm server time. To play, show up some minutes before 1pm, and type "tell pear join" or use the entry in the Event list. In the tourney, all ratings will play together, but the winners of seats will be determined in four rating sections: U2200, U2000, U1800 and U1600. The first three in each section will receive a seat. If there are ties, the usual Tomato tie-breaks will be used (see "tell tomato help tie" on ICC). *SIMUL RESULTS* ------------------------------- 1.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1400 wraxis 2.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1400 FischerChen 3.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1400 boybefree 4.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1689 isltdpwn777 5.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1758 Terpene 6.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1761 leeming 7.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1819 Icebreaker 8.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1898 MoonlightWizard 9.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 1982 Bort 10.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 2095 anandios 11.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 2131 Gregorio 12.- 2743 Kramnik (1-0) 2221 LFreud "/hist kramnik" to see the games *CHAT with Kramnik* ------------------------------- Kramnik interview today after the simul where he won 12 out of 12 (transcription by ICC admin Lisebeth) - Q sphenxes(3): GM Kramnik, is your game against Topalov going to take place as schedueled - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): sphenxes yes, i think it will take place as scheduled, the topalov match - Q nileman(3): how do toy consider your chances for the world championship? - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): nileman, im not thinking in terms of chances, but to do my best and hopefully that will be enough to win the match - Q CofC-Liu(3): mr kramnik, is evgeny still your second, helping you with preparation? - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): cofc-liu, i will announce my seconds for the match around september - Q Alexflin(3): Mr.Kramnik can I ask who (other than yourself of course) will emerge as Kasparov's successor, and establish him/herself as the true number 1? - Q Alexflin(3): in your opinion - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): alexflin, now its difficult to be number one for a long period of time, competition is higher. - Q fearlessone(3): GM Kramnik have you ever played Naka in 1 minute chess on here? - Q medoa(3): Mr Kramnik. Do you view blitz as detrimental for a professional chessplayer ? - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): regarding playing 1 minute games, its not my favorite and i tend to play slower time controls on the internet - Q san2003(3): hi Mr.Kramnik why do u think compared to other openings ruylopez and sicilian r so common in super gm level? - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): san2003 the openings are best, its that simple - Q OMGZORZ(3): I have a marriage proposal from a friend of mine.. is there a special woman in your life already ? :-) - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): omgzorz, sorry but there is already a special woman in my life :) - Q medoa(3): Mr.Kramnik. Could you see yourself playing blitzgames just for fun at a place like ICC ? - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): medoa, yes, i could see myself playing blitz on icc - Q Qualm(3): is 12 classical time control games enough to win for you and why the number of games is getting lower in a matches for the crown , thank you? :) - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): qualm, i personally prefer as many games as possible in champ matches...but the regulations are up to FIDE - Q YaacovN(3): Mr. Kramnik,what do u think of caro kann nf6 gxf variation? - A *Kramnik(GM)*(3): say yaacovn, its a underestimated variation, i think its playable for black - Q foffo(3): Mr Kramnik do you use chess programs in preparation for matches etc and