Originally posted by heinzkat“It was an interesting game,” Short told reporters, “I had absolutely no idea what was going on. The thing was I suspected he would play the Scottish against an Englishman, so I decided to play the Scandinavian against a Norwegian.” Asked if he was satisfied with his half point against the Norwegian boy wonder, Short reacted: “Satisfied? Why should I be satisfied with a draw against a kid? I’m a grandmaster with 25 years of experience!”...
Who's this Sean G Godley?
The only one I care about is Cludi🙄
Nigel Short
Originally posted by Green Paladinit's very unfortunate for short that chessgames are not decided on how much hot air one possesses. 🙂
Nigel Short's comments after managing a draw against Carlsen:
“It was an interesting game,” Short told reporters, “I had absolutely no idea what was going on. The thing was I suspected he would play the Scottish against an Englishman, so I decided to play the Scandinavian against a Norwegian.” Asked if he was satisfied with his half point against th ...[text shortened]... master with 25 years of experience!”
http://www.coruschess.com/report.php?year=2010&report=4
Originally posted by Peter Henriksenawesome coverage, really enjoyed, thank you!
Van Wely-Short
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIbYfS0VmvM
Tiviakov - Shirov
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LscBuFbmrLY
Shirov - Smeets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MIGi8P0Voo
Ivanchuk - Van Wely
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMMgpeNGZCQ
Nakamura - Van Wely
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMst0S1b7kI
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI was very surprised at the opening choice by Short. The portuguese variation at the moment has been shown as unsound, but Carlsen didn't even know the refutation!
“It was an interesting game,” Short told reporters, “I had absolutely no idea what was going on. The thing was I suspected he would play the Scottish against an Englishman, so I decided to play the Scandinavian against a Norwegian.” Asked if he was satisfied with his half point against the Norwegian boy wonder, Short reacted: “Satisfied? Why should I ...[text shortened]... ed with a draw against a kid? I’m a grandmaster with 25 years of experience!”...
Nigel Short
Originally posted by Fat Ladyit's been a crazy game, but shirov will soon be yet another point up no doubt. the naka-carlsen looks like nakamura has a tight grip on the win. it looked like a sacrificial mayhem at one point, but somehow magnus avoided it all with only a piece for three pawns down. if naka gets that passer killed it's over.
Just watching Shirov's latest game:
(Shirov is Black)
[pgn]
1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.g3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.Bg2 Nb6 7.O-O Be7 8.a3 g5 9.d3 g4 10.Nd2 h5 11.b4 h4 12.Nc4 hxg3 13.hxg3 Nxc4 14.dxc4 Nd4 15.Nb5 Ne6 16.Qc2 c6 17.Rd1 Bd7 18.Nd6+ Bxd6 19.Rxd6 Qe7 20.Qd3 Nd4 21.Rxd4 exd4 22.Qxd4 Rh5 23.Bf4 Qxe2 2 ...[text shortened]... o play next!
Edit: OK, so he didn't play 33. ... Bd5! but went for the solid 33. ... Bxc4.
kramnik was a steamroller today, very convincing.
Originally posted by wormwoodNope. I don't get it.
there's a difference between blowhard and witty. it's not a very subtle one.
What about his last quoted bit?
“It was an interesting game,” Short told reporters, “I had absolutely no idea what was going on. The thing was I suspected he would play the Scottish against an Englishman, so I decided to play the Scandinavian against a Norwegian.” Asked if he was satisfied with his half point against the Norwegian boy wonder, Short reacted: “Satisfied? Why should I be satisfied with a draw against a kid? I’m a grandmaster with 25 years of experience!”...
Surely he is just playing down his achivement in that game. To "only draw with black" against the best player in the world. Remember Short only made it to number 3 in the world(though he had the big 2 K's in their prime to contend with:-)).
Originally posted by Fat Lady33. ... Bxc4 34. Bg6
Just watching Shirov's latest game:
(Shirov is Black)
[pgn]
1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.g3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.Bg2 Nb6 7.O-O Be7 8.a3 g5 9.d3 g4 10.Nd2 h5 11.b4 h4 12.Nc4 hxg3 13.hxg3 Nxc4 14.dxc4 Nd4 15.Nb5 Ne6 16.Qc2 c6 17.Rd1 Bd7 18.Nd6+ Bxd6 19.Rxd6 Qe7 20.Qd3 Nd4 21.Rxd4 exd4 22.Qxd4 Rh5 23.Bf4 Qxe2 2 ...[text shortened]... o play next!
Edit: OK, so he didn't play 33. ... Bd5! but went for the solid 33. ... Bxc4.
your turn to move
Originally posted by heinzkatInteresting. White gets quite a bit of counterplay in that line. I guess Black's rook has to go to h3 and then White plays 34. Be4! Black might be in trouble.
33. ... Bxc4 34. Bg6
your turn to move
Fortunately, I would have played 33. ... Bd5.
Your move.