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Originally posted by Jusuh
Yes. He blew it too easily. From near-to-even position to dead lost one in under 10 moves.

The fact that "someone" would lose even faster has nothing to do with this.

Even world champions have lost "from near-to-even position to dead lost one in under 10 moves." against strong GMs. So it can happen with everyone.

Originally posted by Korch
Even world champions have lost "from near-to-even position to dead lost one in under 10 moves." against strong GMs. So it can happen with everyone.

Of course it can happen to everyone. And everytime it happens, they can just shake their heads and say "Why did I blow this up so easily..."

If one of us had black pieces against Anand then it would be normal to lose so quickly (ie. from the position right before whites Ne6 trick). But Carlsen is 2700-rated player.

Originally posted by Jusuh
Of course it can happen to everyone. And everytime it happens, they can just shake their heads and say "Why did I blow this up so easily..."

If one of us had black pieces against Anand then it would be normal to lose so quickly (ie. from the position right before whites Ne6 trick). But Carlsen is 2700-rated player.

To compare with Svidlers loses in Wijk-an-Zee 2007 (especially against Navarra) it doesnt look so bad. And Svidler is 2700 rated too.

Originally posted by Jusuh
Carlsen blew it too easily. I think he is going to end up finishing with 0 or -1 score.

LOL Carlsen won Ivanchuk second time. 😀 Poor you.

Originally posted by Korch
LOL Carlsen won Ivanchuk second time. 😀 Poor you.

he can still end up 50% score.

Originally posted by Jusuh
he can still end up 50% score.

Keep dreaming Mr.Envious 🙂

Originally posted by Korch
Keep dreaming Mr.Envious 🙂

this gets personal right now.

And btw. I am not envious, I am just realistic...in a positive way 😀

Originally posted by StewartChess
Carlsen vs Anand tomorrow. what do you think will be the result? right now, if you didnt know, they're tied for 1st place going into round 10 with 5.5/9.

im hoping for Carlsen to take it.

See the GM's analysing their games on chessvibes.com
I really liked the Morozevich-Leko movie,

On the site is also a video of the game Smeets-Kramnik from this week's team games in Holland

Originally posted by Jusuh
this gets personal right now.

And btw. I am not envious, I am just realistic...in a positive way 😀

In your previous posts, you have been shown your attitude against Carlsen clear enough. And I dont know how to describe it more precise. Todays game Carlsen - Ivanchuk is nice proof about how realistic you are in your prognoses.

Originally posted by Korch
In your previous posts, you have been shown your attitude against Carlsen clear enough. And I dont know how to describe it more precise. Todays game Carlsen - Ivanchuk is nice proof about how realistic you are in your prognoses.

I am just saying Carlsen's opponents have played pretty badly against him. Like Topalov-Carlsen was the craziest one as Topo missed clear draw. Carlsen was lucky there, no doubt.

Originally posted by Jusuh
I am just saying Carlsen's opponents have played pretty badly against him. Like Topalov-Carlsen was the craziest one as Topo missed clear draw. Carlsen was lucky there, no doubt.

So called "luck" is following strong players.

Originally posted by Korch
So called "luck" is following strong players.

oh right...so there it was following Carlsen (2690) and not Topalov (2770).

Originally posted by Jusuh
oh right...so there it was following Carlsen (2690) and not Topalov (2770).

Because in this tournament Carlsen plays much better.

Originally posted by Korch
Because in this tournament Carlsen plays much better.

oh cmon...

Originally posted by Jusuh
oh cmon...

I understand your prejudice against Carlsen, but at least Carlsen didnt resign in drawish position.