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November 9th, 2014, 05:40
(This post was last modified: November 9th, 2014, 05:41 by Gustaran.)
 (November 8th, 2014, 17:02)novice Wrote: She did have insights of her own, but as long as Svidler didn't start repeating himself I was happy to have him doing most of the talking. I agree, Svidler is a great commentator, especiall in the Grundfeld where he is one of the leading experts. I just thought the difference in female commentary was quite noticable compared to commentators like Susan Polgar or Tania Sadchev.
November 12th, 2014, 04:48
(This post was last modified: November 12th, 2014, 05:50 by Gustaran.)
That was simply bad preparation by Carlsen and his team. Looking at their clocks, Carlsen was out of book by move 17, even though the line he played exists in a printed book until move 20. Anand hinted at being in his preparation until move 26 during the press conference.
November 12th, 2014, 05:48
(This post was last modified: November 12th, 2014, 05:49 by Rowain.)
I'm glad Anand finally brought an opening advantage home and won. That should give him confidence for the rest of the match and make it more interesting.
I'm looking forward to todays game 
My impression of looking at Game 5 (having missed the commentary) was that Anand was playing somewhat aggressively for a draw once he didn't get an advantage in the opening.
Thoughts? (November 14th, 2014, 17:17)Cyneheard Wrote: My impression of looking at Game 5 (having missed the commentary) was that Anand was playing somewhat aggressively for a draw once he didn't get an advantage in the opening. I wouldn't say that, but he chose solid moves that preserved some winning chances. He was perhaps a bit fazed by Magnus playing so quickly, demonstrating (or bluffing) that he knew the position and didn't fear the sharpest lines. Bxf6 looked like a cop-out, aiming for a draw, but actually Nd5 was quite ambitious and he certainly would have played Bxb7 there instead if all he wanted was a draw. In the end though, Magnus certainly would have played Ra4 and kept on pressing if the tables were turned. Commentators were generally puzzled about why Anand didn't do that (instead of Rb7). Saving his strength, perhaps.
If you know what I mean.
LOL @ Carlsen trying to win a regular R+N+K vs R+K ending. Of course, that wasn't the real goal which was to waste Anand's time and energy. It wastes Carlsen's own energy but that's less bad of him because he is younger. It still looks stupid though...
He did beat Peter Svidler once in a rook+bishop vs. rook ending. I don't think he mentioned that in his commentary.
Granted, that was blitz. Also, Kasparov apparently beat Polgar in a RNK vs. RK ending. So it's possible, but definitely a long shot. I imagine it's his way of winding down after a disappointing draw. He thought it should be possible to win, but objectively, it probably wasn't. It was a very well played game today.
If you know what I mean.
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