Game 11... yet another 1.d4!

Originally posted by stevetodd
what are the time controls (this is the first game i have watched) what time is to be added?

Originally posted by stevetodd
what are the time controls (this is the first game i have watched) what time is to be added?

Originally posted by ckoh1965
Time control I believe is move 40... time is not a factor in this game it seems.

Originally posted by tmetzler
An hour is added AFTER 40 moves are made.

Can anyone explain 32. Rb3?

Defending against the check?

I'm just wondering, what would have happened if Rb3 when check. Then if rooks traded would the bishop pair be stronger?

In Susan Polgar's blog all the GMs agree that Rb3 was lousy.

Topalov's played so badly in the last five moves or so, I just wonder if Kramnik will be able to grind out a win?

Hmm... really mind boggling... now white inviting knight to d5?

Originally posted by Fat Lady
In Susan Polgar's blog all the GMs agree that Rb3 was lousy.

Topalov's played so badly in the last five moves or so, I just wonder if Kramnik will be able to grind out a win?

I think Topalov is hoping to get b4-b5 in.

Originally posted by ckoh1965
Hmm... really mind boggling... now white inviting knight to d5?

Kramnik's knight made 8 moves in the game so far - interesting what fate expects him further??

Originally posted by Vovochka
Kramnik's knight made 8 moves in the game so far - interesting what fate expects him further??