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YoucriedWolf
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DwD
Sweden8621 Posts
Can someone explain that last rook move by Carlsen though? I figured he could check mate him in 2 moves if he moved the pawn and then moved the rook into check, then the white king couldn't move anywhere and it was mate. | ||
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Ravnemesteren
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revy
United States1524 Posts
On November 16 2013 23:25 DwD wrote: Nice! 4-2 now Carlsen starting to pull ahead. Can someone explain that last rook move by Carlsen though? I figured he could check mate him in 2 moves if he moved the pawn and then moved the rook into check, then the white king couldn't move anywhere and it was mate. Perhaps trying to prolong the game for psychological effect? | ||
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LittLeD
Sweden7973 Posts
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zul
Germany5427 Posts
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Jonsoload
Germany62 Posts
The idea was to avoid whites rook on f8, choking the position of blacks king and the pawn simultaneously. If Anand played Rf8, the black King will go e3 d2 c1, denying future checks and promoting pawn for the inevitable mate. | ||
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Raysalis
Malaysia1034 Posts
On November 16 2013 23:25 DwD wrote: Nice! 4-2 now Carlsen starting to pull ahead. Can someone explain that last rook move by Carlsen though? I figured he could check mate him in 2 moves if he moved the pawn and then moved the rook into check, then the white king couldn't move anywhere and it was mate. Anand was threatening Rf8 so he cant push the pawn | ||
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Ketch
Netherlands7285 Posts
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Orome
Switzerland11984 Posts
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marvellosity
United Kingdom36161 Posts
On November 16 2013 23:31 Orome wrote: I think Anand might have mentally checked out a little already. Compare his composure today to his absolute fury yesterday. yeah, basically agree with this. this is a fatal blow. | ||
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Germany176 Posts
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