16 May 12
I have been watching the WC and all I see is draws, if I look at chess books I see incredible games from GM with incredible sacrifices, I dont see that now but...
Male championship is being player here and people I know are playing, they win or lose games, if the get to a draw at leas yo can say that it was an obligatory draw, these people are rated from 1500 to 2415, we have IM, FM, and the best is that I can play all these guys when I want.
Here is an example of a game I liked:
http://fdajedrez.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=176
So, is ches at the grandmaster level boring you too?
Or I am a player so bad that I cant understand that level of chess?
16 May 12
Originally posted by SupermanThere are different levels of understanding, as in art, as in chess and what appeals to
I have been watching the WC and all I see is draws, if I look at chess books I see incredible games from GM with incredible sacrifices, I dont see that now but...
Male championship is being player here and people I know are playing, they win or lose games, if the get to a draw at leas yo can say that it was an obligatory draw, these people are rated from ...[text shortened]... ter level boring you too?
Or I am a player so bad that I cant understand that level of chess?
one person may not appeal to another depending upon their respective level of
understanding. Do you like abstract expressionism, most people dont, why? because
its conceptual and requires some understanding of why it appears the way it does, its
the same with chess, the players are dealing with concepts and when one understands
the why, it becomes rather interesting. The real teacher is able to unravel these levels
and make it interesting, if you have not done so, follow the commentary of Jan
Timman, it will increase your appreciation for what is transpiring on the board a
thousandfold.
16 May 12
Originally posted by SupermanA few days ago one guy started to cry about "boring GM games" in chess.com forum. I had to reply with counter examples, demonstrating that there are exciting games also in top GM level. Two of them are posted in "WC championship predictions" thread (page 2). Here are some other games. I can post more of them if you want.
I have been watching the WC and all I see is draws, if I look at chess books I see incredible games from GM with incredible sacrifices, I dont see that now but...
Male championship is being player here and people I know are playing, they win or lose games, if the get to a draw at leas yo can say that it was an obligatory draw, these people are rated from ...[text shortened]... ter level boring you too?
Or I am a player so bad that I cant understand that level of chess?
16 May 12
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThat is my main theory, maybe I am no prepared to enjoy the GM level, but then as you grow reading of only the best memorable games with all those expectacular sacrifices and mates in 5 and 6 moves sacrificing the queen in the first move, you expect to see something at least similar in the games.
There are different levels of understanding, as in art, as in chess and what appeals to
one person may not appeal to another depending upon their respective level of
understanding. Do you like abstract expressionism, most people dont, why? because
its conceptual and requires some understanding of why it appears the way it does, its
the same ...[text shortened]... imman, it will increase your appreciation for what is transpiring on the board a
thousandfold.
Thanks I will check Jan Timman for the next game.
16 May 12
Originally posted by PacifiqueYou are right, these games are a good show to watch, maybe we can see something like it in the next games.
A few days ago one guy started to cry about "boring GM games" in chess.com forum. I had to reply with counter examples, demonstrating that there are exciting games also in top GM level. Two of them are posted in "WC championship predictions" thread (page 2). Here are some other games. I can post more of them if you want.
[pgn][Event "Tata Steel"] [Site ...[text shortened]... e8 37.Re1+ 1-0[/pgn]
As you can see here both players are risking a lot, that is the way to win a game out of the book, but that is not happening with Anand and Gefland, they have too much to loose if they do, so they prefer not to risk and agree to the first draw offer they get, its my opinion.
16 May 12
Originally posted by Supermanyou are most welcome, enjoy the match 🙂
That is my main theory, maybe I am no prepared to enjoy the GM level, but then as you grow reading of only the best memorable games with all those expectacular sacrifices and mates in 5 and 6 moves sacrificing the queen in the first move, you expect to see something at least similar in the games.
Thanks I will check Jan Timman for the next game.
16 May 12
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Originally posted by SupermanIt`s normal to play more cautious in matches with such a high stake, but I don`t remember any WC match without at least a few exciting games. I don`t think this match would be exception.
You are right, these games are a good show to watch, maybe we can see something like it in the next games.
As you can see here both players are risking a lot, that is the way to win a game out of the book, but that is not happening with Anand and Gefland, they have too much to loose if they do, so they prefer not to risk and agree to the first draw offer they get, its my opinion.