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On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet.
So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes?
P.S.: I still remember your post back in 2005:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=32457#1
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Vishy's knight looks rather misplaced to me.
And just as I write, computer says Anand committed another major blunder. +1.63 on chessbomb (stockfish).
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Heh, just tuned in. Apparently, Vishy continues the trend of making dubious Queen moves.
Even Magnus twitched in disbelief upon ...Qg5.
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On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes?
Assuming Carlsen wins, I hope eventually we see a Carlsen vs Nakamura match. The hype for that would be incredible haha
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Jerry is fun to listen to.
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Welp. This isn't good for Vishy.
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On November 22 2013 20:40 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes? Assuming Carlsen wins, I hope eventually we see a Carlsen vs Nakamura match. The hype for that would be incredible haha
Nakamura cant beat Carlsen can he
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Woah, both making less than optimal moves here?
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On November 22 2013 20:40 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes? Assuming Carlsen wins, I hope eventually we see a Carlsen vs Nakamura match. The hype for that would be incredible haha
I think that he is the only one that can "take down Sauron".
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On November 22 2013 20:40 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes? Assuming Carlsen wins, I hope eventually we see a Carlsen vs Nakamura match. The hype for that would be incredible haha
Would be very cool indeed, but objectively speaking, Kramnik or Caruana have better chance for becoming next challengers. The current trend in chess seriously favors cautious players with resourceful positional style. Unfortunately...
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On November 22 2013 20:42 sharkie wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:40 Plexa wrote:On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes? Assuming Carlsen wins, I hope eventually we see a Carlsen vs Nakamura match. The hype for that would be incredible haha Nakamura cant beat Carlsen can he
I sincerely doubt it. But
a) America
b) Trash talk
Would make it entertaining 
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On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes? P.S.: I still remember your post back in 2005: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=32457#1
Topalov recent form is very good (few days ago he won best score on 1st board on european championship), but I dont think he has what it takes to be challenge the world title once again. He had to win when he played in Sofia vs Anand, but now I think its too late for him.
Cant see Nakamura winning over Carlsen. I really hope Kramnik is the next challenger.
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I was like "A draw is enough for Carlsen, WTF is he doing", then I realized it was Anand who was playing the black pieces.
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Off-topic: Why isnt there the melody amber tournament anymore? They mentioned it yesterday.
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On November 22 2013 20:43 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:42 sharkie wrote:On November 22 2013 20:40 Plexa wrote:On November 22 2013 20:37 Maenander wrote:On November 22 2013 20:23 mdb wrote:On November 22 2013 20:17 Kishin2 wrote:
I'm not skilled enough to identify when a position "looks like a draw." How does everyone do it? Is it "drawish" because the material is equal and the pawn structures are similar? But white is more developed and has more control of the center and has pawns pushed up more.
Edit: I was thinking Carlsen 27. Rg3... 28. Qxh6. Basically 99% of the people who claim certain position is a draw or a win for one of the players do the following: turn on their chess engine, wait 1 minute, see the evaluation, post on the internet. So what do you think mdb, any chance Topalov could be the next challenger? At least he qualified for the Candidate tournament. Does he still have what it takes? Assuming Carlsen wins, I hope eventually we see a Carlsen vs Nakamura match. The hype for that would be incredible haha Nakamura cant beat Carlsen can he I sincerely doubt it. But a) America b) Trash talk Would make it entertaining
And Nakamuras explanations why he is far better despite losing would probably be funny.
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With all this talk about the next challenger, keep in mind that the field for the next candidates tournament is already determined, and Nakamura isn't in it. So 2 years at least, but maybe most of you were talking about the not-so-near future anyway.
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On November 22 2013 20:47 Mafe wrote:
With all this talk about the next challenger, keep in mind that the field for the next candidates tournament is already determined, and Nakamura isn't in it. So 2 years at least, but maybe most of you were talking about the not-so-near future anyway.
Is Chuky playing in the next challenger? He made the last one very entertaining :-D.
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On November 22 2013 20:48 JazVM wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:47 Mafe wrote:
With all this talk about the next challenger, keep in mind that the field for the next candidates tournament is already determined, and Nakamura isn't in it. So 2 years at least, but maybe most of you were talking about the not-so-near future anyway. Is Chuky playing in the next challenger? He made the last one very entertaining :-D.
No, he isn't. Here's the list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Chess_Championship_2014
But at least we have Svidler, I love his press conferences.
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On November 22 2013 20:50 KingPaddy wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2013 20:48 JazVM wrote:On November 22 2013 20:47 Mafe wrote:
With all this talk about the next challenger, keep in mind that the field for the next candidates tournament is already determined, and Nakamura isn't in it. So 2 years at least, but maybe most of you were talking about the not-so-near future anyway. Is Chuky playing in the next challenger? He made the last one very entertaining :-D. No, he isn't. Here's the list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Chess_Championship_2014But at least we have Svidler, I love his press conferences.
Somedays I think he is a dick, some I really like him. Not sure about this guy. Rooting for Kramnik or Aronian!
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