15 May 11
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Originally posted by nimzo5ok Nimzo, thats helpful, i get it now. A technical player is one who applies this technique, interesting. I always, feel robbed when that happens to me. Why should someone win just because they have better technique? Its almost an injustice. where is the creativity, the imagination? the taking of risks, calculated and otherwise? Meh, its machine like and monotonous. There should be some rule that your not allowed to win like that or you only get three quarters of a point and one and a half if you mate your opponent outright, with no pawn promotions.
I struggle with the notion that Gelfand is a relatively weak tactical player.
Robbie- I think a technical player would generally mean someone who seeks to trade their middle game advantage into endgame victories. Dvoretsky's "Technique for the tournament player" is pretty much on that subject. Kamsky in many ways seems to be the most "technical" player in the candidates despite Kramnik's reputation. Just my .02 on that though.
16 May 11
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieGrischuk played like looser and won like looser. It was disgusting to see him offering a draw after 8 moves 😳
yeah! I dreaded another Kramnick v Anand final, i hope Grischuk makes it. Vishy is the special one though. Hope to see plenty of 1.e4 games.
Gelfand played very interesting games and won crazy tie-break today
16 May 11
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Originally posted by eladyyeah, not like your biased or anything because he happens to be an Israeli national. Offering Kramners a draw was just saving time for what was almost a foregone conclusion. I'd offer him a draw after eight moves as well. Grishy v Vishy sounds better than Vishy v Gelfy. I agree the Gelfand game was more interesting but that was due in part to Kamsky who also played a very interesting game. Btw how do you win and still be a loooooser, if thats not bitter i dunno what is. 😉
Grischuk played like looser and won like looser. It was disgusting to see him offering a draw after 8 moves 😳
Gelfand played very interesting games and won crazy tie-break today
17 May 11
Originally posted by nimzo5Gelfand's always been one of my favorite players; he's created a lot of innovations in the Najdorf. His record against Grischuk is terrible in blitz/rapid, so he's probably going to have to beat him straight up in classical.
Don't be surprised if Gelfand beats Grish and then unseats Anand...
19 May 11
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Originally posted by eladyyes i am watching it at present, Boris is doing very well, 6...c5! I have a soft spot for the old geezer now, it may be his last shot, i hope he does it. Anyone can watch it here
The first GG game of the final will start soon
The young G will play with white pieces
http://video.russiachess.org/view/304
19 May 11
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I'm watching it to
http://kazan2011.fide.com/live-games.html
We are here - White has just played 14.Bf4-g5
Time left White: 1Hour 44 - Black 1 hour
This has the makings of being an interesting game.
Has Grischuk change tactics and not gone for the lottery of Blitz play?
I'm waiting for Black to play 14...e5.
Tactically it looks OK unless I'm missing an obvious shot.
Postionally....I don't know. (will the pawn be weak or strong?)
But with the White King still on e1 opening up the e-file with sacs must be considered.
Edit: Gelfland has played 14...Re8 instead of 14...e5. OK I'll shut up.
