Originally posted by StewartChessI don't know a whole lot about chess tournaments - I know from the news that as of Friday, round 5 was over and Carlsen was first - how many rounds are there?
What's your thoughts on Carlsen and his playing in Linares? Do you think he can keep going at this rate?
Originally posted by bealescreamerIt's a double round robin with 8 people. The first seven rounds are complete (they have played each other once) and Carlsen and Anand are tied for first.
I don't know a whole lot about chess tournaments - I know from the news that as of Friday, round 5 was over and Carlsen was first - how many rounds are there?
Originally posted by JusuhHe played not too well, but he would not lose if Carlsen wasnt able to exploit it. and Carlsens play in this game was high class. Also Greenfeld is very risky opening for black. Even Svidler (one of the top experts of this opening) have had horrible defeats in it. Again I must remind his defeat against Navarra.
Thank You.
But are you saying Ivantsuk played well?
Originally posted by Korchcmon. are you serious here? I think they both played well until black blundered, kind of giving Carlsen a free point.
He played not too well, but he would not lose if Carlsen wasnt able to exploit it. and Carlsens play in this game was high class. Also Greenfeld is very risky opening for black. Even Svidler (one of the top experts of this opening) have had horrible defeats in it. Again I must remind his defeat against Navarra.
Svidler and his little buddies have nothing to do with this.
Originally posted by JusuhBoth played well until black blundered?????? Where was the blunder???
cmon. are you serious here? I think they both played well until black blundered, kind of giving Carlsen a free point.
Svidler and his little buddies have nothing to do with this.
Whith such statements you are showing only your prejudices against Carlsen.
And "Svidler and his little buddies" are understanding chess much more than you. Also I would say it about engine (which I use to analyse their game) and GMs which making online comments.
Originally posted by Korchonly after 24 moves white already had completely won position. so there must be some blunders, or at least series of inaccuraties from the black.
Both played well until black blundered?????? Where was the blunder???
Whith such statements you are showing only your prejudices against Carlsen.
And "Svidler and his little buddies" are understanding chess much more than you. Also I would say it about engine (which I use to analyse their game) and GMs which making online comments.
How does my chess understanding have anything to do with this? Black played poorly and thats that.