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Agone
Profile Joined November 2005
American Samoa231 Posts
October 11 2006 20:21 GMT
#301
Looks like a draw already
goldrush
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Canada709 Posts
October 11 2006 20:25 GMT
#302
I don't know. Black needs some form of counterplay, so ...g5 and... f4 might give him just that on the kingside.
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 11 2006 20:52 GMT
#303
Kramnik and time trouble. Funny how Leko was the one with that problem in the 2004 tournament.
One Page Memory
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Bulgaria2145 Posts
October 11 2006 21:02 GMT
#304
Well to me Topa is lost and plays crappy, deserves a loss.
Jin Youngsoo before game with Savior: But, I demanded myself (of composure) by saying: Same old, same old - only a Zerg, only a Zerg
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 11 2006 21:39 GMT
#305
What a boring game. I can't see anyway of a result other than a draw.
aseq
Profile Joined January 2003
Netherlands3992 Posts
October 11 2006 21:42 GMT
#306
On October 12 2006 06:02 One Page Memory wrote:
Well to me Topa is lost and plays crappy, deserves a loss.


Uh yeah anyone here could beat him atm, that's why the score is tied. Duh.
I'll miss the today's game, bah.
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 11 2006 22:18 GMT
#307
Wow, another draw? Let the rapid chess games begin!
Bill307
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
Canada9103 Posts
Last Edited: 2006-10-11 22:34:16
October 11 2006 22:24 GMT
#308
This is quite interesting. Rook + Queen left for each.

At move 38, it looks like Kramnik may be poised to capture most of black's pawns. Even the king may be threatened. As long as he can avoid falling into perpetual check from Topalov's queen, I think he can win this.

Perhaps Topalov could have reached a draw by playing defensively, but instead he went for an attack on the kingside pawns. I guess a draw is equivalent to a loss for him at this point. I'm glad that both players went for the kill: it makes the game more interesting .

Topalov has been pondering his 38th move for at least 10 minutes now. He has another 30 minutes on the clock too, so he might as well use it (Kramnik has 12). I think he is looking for a way to win.

Edit: Oh I'm dumb, Topalov already has a perpetual check, thanks to his pawns. He must be looking for a win.
Bill307
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
Canada9103 Posts
October 11 2006 23:05 GMT
#309
Topalov forces a draw.

6:6 ggs
CoralReefer
Profile Joined June 2004
Canada2069 Posts
October 12 2006 00:00 GMT
#310
wowza, it's quite a series
and with drama too !
And this hot potato has vanished into thin air.
lightman
Profile Joined April 2005
United States731 Posts
October 12 2006 00:33 GMT
#311
This is not looking good

6:6 and Kramnik playing under protest because of game 5. Looks like more scandal will come.
Chuck Norris owns the greatest Poker Face of all-time. It helped him win the 1983 WSOP holding just a Get out of Jail Free Monopoloy card, and a green #4 card from the game UNO, against an AAA KK flop and his rival folding AK after Chuck raised him ALL-IN
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 12 2006 04:21 GMT
#312
I can't wait for the tiebreaks!
One Page Memory
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Bulgaria2145 Posts
October 12 2006 16:05 GMT
#313
Ok, what score are you expecting from today?
I hope for full sets of games (7) but expect Kramnik to take after one win and three draws in rapid chess.
Jin Youngsoo before game with Savior: But, I demanded myself (of composure) by saying: Same old, same old - only a Zerg, only a Zerg
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 12 2006 19:29 GMT
#314
Tie Break 1 started. Go Mr. Kramnik.
Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
October 12 2006 20:00 GMT
#315
Tie Break 1 is a draw
Administrator~ Spirit will set you free ~
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 12 2006 20:01 GMT
#316
1st tie break is a draw. Kramnik may have missed some opportunities I think.
lightman
Profile Joined April 2005
United States731 Posts
October 12 2006 20:22 GMT
#317
Kramnik takes way much time than Topalov for his moves, I don't think if this tie breaks favor him. If he loses he'll probably go nuts and start a real fight throwing punches and kicking topalov, choking him with his own bulgarian tie and making him the first postumus chess champion ever
Chuck Norris owns the greatest Poker Face of all-time. It helped him win the 1983 WSOP holding just a Get out of Jail Free Monopoloy card, and a green #4 card from the game UNO, against an AAA KK flop and his rival folding AK after Chuck raised him ALL-IN
lightman
Profile Joined April 2005
United States731 Posts
October 12 2006 20:56 GMT
#318
mmm game #2 is actually interesting ........ finally
Chuck Norris owns the greatest Poker Face of all-time. It helped him win the 1983 WSOP holding just a Get out of Jail Free Monopoloy card, and a green #4 card from the game UNO, against an AAA KK flop and his rival folding AK after Chuck raised him ALL-IN
ssj100
Profile Joined September 2006
Afghanistan320 Posts
October 12 2006 21:03 GMT
#319
Kramnik wins game 2!
One Page Memory
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Bulgaria2145 Posts
October 12 2006 21:23 GMT
#320
In a very convincing way!
Jin Youngsoo before game with Savior: But, I demanded myself (of composure) by saying: Same old, same old - only a Zerg, only a Zerg
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