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I for one don't feel that we should have gotten to the tiebreakers. I think that Kramnik rightfully proved that he is the superior player.

HOWEVER, I feel very lucky to get to witness at least four extra games between the two.

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Originally posted by ItalyBoyBlue
I for one don't feel that we should have gotten to the tiebreakers. I think that Kramnik rightfully proved that he is the superior player.

HOWEVER, I feel very lucky to get to witness at least four extra games between the two.
i think there is still one chance for topalov to prove himself : game 5.

kramnik has not really won yet - he is a victim - but not yet a victor.

however if kramnik proves himself via the knockout - then yes he wins.

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Good point.

I think their first game may be drawn. Does anyone know it there are breaks in between games???

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There will be 10 minute breaks between games

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KRAMNIK may have the first one with black.

He just needs to get his king into the action.

Nevermind.

WHY NOT 44... Bc2???

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Originally posted by flexmore
i think there is still one chance for topalov to prove himself : game 5.

kramnik has not really won yet - he is a victim - but not yet a victor.

however if kramnik proves himself via the knockout - then yes he wins.
funny how kramnik has managed to create a situation, where only him winning is a 'fair' outcome. every other outcome seems to leave something to bicker about. and he did it by sitting outside of a loo, deliberately running his clock down.

that's some deep positional maneuvering.

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Originally posted by wormwood
funny how kramnik has managed to create a situation, where only him winning is a 'fair' outcome. every other outcome seems to leave something to bicker about. and he did it by sitting outside of a loo, deliberately running his clock down.

that's some deep positional maneuvering.
It's not always the more agressive player that wins... I think Topalov is gonna to learn that lesson today.

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It's almost clear that the second game is going to be Kramnik's win
Blunder was move 29. ... Nd7
After 37 moves (now) comp evaluates +2.0 in Kramnik's favor

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Go Kramnik! 1.5 - 0.5

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Yes! Excellent news, come on Vlad.

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Thank Russian-Jesus!!!

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Originally posted by ItalyBoyBlue
Thank Russian-Jesus!!!
GO Kramnik!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by wormwood
funny how kramnik has managed to create a situation, where only him winning is a 'fair' outcome. every other outcome seems to leave something to bicker about. and he did it by sitting outside of a loo, deliberately running his clock down.

that's some deep positional maneuvering.
he has won more games otb - that is what this is about isn't it?

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Originally posted by ItalyBoyBlue
It's not always the more agressive player that wins... I think Topalov is gonna to learn that lesson today.
yes, I think kramnik will probably be better at faster games...

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Originally posted by flexmore
he has won more games otb - that is what this is about isn't it?
so what? score was 6-6. They both won 3 games.