Originally posted by no1marauderMore time gets put on the clock after move 40. If Kramnic plans out some piece trades he will be right back on schedule. Topalov is just trying to psych Kramnik, and he's wasting his resources by not using the time he gets.
He's under 60 minutes and he hasn't made his 19th move yet while Topalov hasn't used 20 minutes. That's a pretty significant time advantage.
Originally posted by ItalyBoyBlueI know the time controls. It's considered normal and desirable to use less time in the opening to save for the middlegame. In the last game, it was Kramnik who used less time.
More time gets put on the clock after move 40. If Kramnic plans out some piece trades he will be right back on schedule. Topalov is just trying to psych Kramnik, and he's wasting his resources by not using the time he gets.
Originally posted by no1marauderThat's correct... but like I said, Topalov is using kramnik's time to look through his alternatives. Kramnik being the more defensive player he is reluctant to try to turn that around.
I know the time controls. It's considered normal and desirable to use less time in the opening to save for the middlegame. In the last game, it was Kramnik who used less time.
Originally posted by ItalyBoyBlueAfter 25 moves, Topalov still has some attacking possibilities and Kramnik has only 29 minutes to make 15 moves. If Topa can complicate the position, he may be able to take a point.
That's correct... but like I said, Topalov is using kramnik's time to look through his alternatives. Kramnik being the more defensive player he is reluctant to try to turn that around.
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Originally posted by ItalyBoyBlueA complicated position after 28 moves; Kramnik has two Knights against a Bishop pair which won't be desirable if it goes into an endgame.
I think one thing is certain. In the next world championship match the time alotted will be greater, the security will be tighter, and the legality of the contract will be much, much, much, much stricter.
ESPECIALLY IF TOPALOV IS PLAYING IN IT!!!
EDIT: Kramnik has less than 20 minutes to make 9 moves before the time control.
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Originally posted by no1marauderSusan Polgar had this to say:
That's too simplistic, but it appears that time trouble won't be much of a factor. I still think White stands better with two Bishops against two Knights.
"36.Bc2 Nb6 (I think this position is perfect for Kramnik. It is safe and Black has chances to win if White does not play properly.)"
While I'm inclined to agree with you on the bishop pair, those knights do look awfully dangerous. So many possible forking moves possible if Topalov misses something.
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Originally posted by tmetzlerThe game has gotten very interesting; Topalov allowed the taking of the b pawn. I assume he intends to play Bc3 but he can only regain the pawn by giving up the Bishop pair. And then Black is left with the passed a-pawn. Odd.
Susan Polgar had this to say:
"36.Bc2 Nb6 (I think this position is perfect for Kramnik. It is safe and Black has chances to win if White does not play properly.)"
While I'm inclined to agree with you on the bishop pair, those knights do look awfully dangerous. So many possible forking moves possible if Topalov misses something.
EDIT: Be4 instead. Don't see that it changes much.