Beating Aronian in round 3 !
Round 3 is old news by now (internet doesn't work in an acceptable way in Chess City but here in the press centre its fine).
But, as Magnus won, I guess a few comments are in order anyway.
After the first round loss with white, winning yesterday was necessary to maintain the excitement of the match. Magnus has shown the ability to come back many times, but none as difficult as this one. He was of course extremely happy and relieved to be back in the match, although the remainder will be quite difficult as he faces two black and one white game.
Magnus was better after the opening, but missed the promising continuation 19.Qf4 as he had only seen Qd8 20. cxd4 Nxd4 21. Rad1 with the "trick" Nxf3 and Nxe1+, while 21.Red1 is clearly better for white. He thought the endgame was better for white, and both players seemed to think Rc3 was a mistake as they didn't beleave Rc1 Nxe4 would hold for black despite the extra pawn. After Re4 Magnus was winning, although Aronian continued to fight until move 41.
We played football in the local sports centre and having forgotten to bring money to pay for the lease and Aronian (who arrived simultaneously for a game of table tennis) helped us out with both the translation and lending us the money. A fine gesture by a fine person!
In the end we did not go to the Bermuda party and ended up seeing "Monthy Pyton - The quest for the Holy Grail" for the umpteenth time instead...
On the free day we have enjoyed a record 40oC, Russian billiard and a couple of rounds of bowling (I won't brag about who the winner was....)
Henrik Carlsen
Elista, May 30th 2007
But, as Magnus won, I guess a few comments are in order anyway.
After the first round loss with white, winning yesterday was necessary to maintain the excitement of the match. Magnus has shown the ability to come back many times, but none as difficult as this one. He was of course extremely happy and relieved to be back in the match, although the remainder will be quite difficult as he faces two black and one white game.
Magnus was better after the opening, but missed the promising continuation 19.Qf4 as he had only seen Qd8 20. cxd4 Nxd4 21. Rad1 with the "trick" Nxf3 and Nxe1+, while 21.Red1 is clearly better for white. He thought the endgame was better for white, and both players seemed to think Rc3 was a mistake as they didn't beleave Rc1 Nxe4 would hold for black despite the extra pawn. After Re4 Magnus was winning, although Aronian continued to fight until move 41.
We played football in the local sports centre and having forgotten to bring money to pay for the lease and Aronian (who arrived simultaneously for a game of table tennis) helped us out with both the translation and lending us the money. A fine gesture by a fine person!
In the end we did not go to the Bermuda party and ended up seeing "Monthy Pyton - The quest for the Holy Grail" for the umpteenth time instead...
On the free day we have enjoyed a record 40oC, Russian billiard and a couple of rounds of bowling (I won't brag about who the winner was....)
Henrik Carlsen
Elista, May 30th 2007
Comments:
Posted by: Najdorf
Great! Magnus is really making an impressive effort!
Nice to hear about Aronian, he seems like a nice guy!
Best luck for the rest of the games!
Maybe Magnus should play the Nimzo-indian tomorrow? or maybe not....
Nice to hear about Aronian, he seems like a nice guy!
Best luck for the rest of the games!
Maybe Magnus should play the Nimzo-indian tomorrow? or maybe not....
Posted by: Sam
Congratulations Magnus and good luck for the rest of the tournament.
Bowling....is that ten pin bowling? And I'm guessing the winner was, urm, you Henrik? ;-)
Best Wishes,
Sam.
Bowling....is that ten pin bowling? And I'm guessing the winner was, urm, you Henrik? ;-)
Best Wishes,
Sam.
Posted by: tor magne
kan du slette komentarer fra folk som swe og aronian?
for jeg trur den måten er raskeste måte å stoppe tullediskusjoner på
ellers må du nok bare bite tenna i sammen, dissa idiotene
får blod på tann når folk svarer
for jeg trur den måten er raskeste måte å stoppe tullediskusjoner på
ellers må du nok bare bite tenna i sammen, dissa idiotene
får blod på tann når folk svarer
Posted by: Øyvind
Gratulerer med vinst! Uansett utfall videre; du har gjort en strålende prestasjon sålangt!
Øyvind, Oslo
Øyvind, Oslo
Posted by: sfinx
først av alt henrik, vil jeg beklage hvis kommentarene mine "trigger" aronian fans så til de grader, at de går berserk på den ellers så eminente bloggen din. Det var ikke min intensjon.
Jeg synes aronian er en likandes og sympatisk ung herremann.
Men det må da kunne gå ann å ha litt glad galgen humor, uten at folk tar helt av, spesielt når magnus presterer så til de grader.
Lykke til i dag magnus, henrik og alle som er betatt av " mc hammer" sine prestasjoner på brettet.........
NB ! husk den gode følelsen, den er der ennå
Jeg synes aronian er en likandes og sympatisk ung herremann.
Men det må da kunne gå ann å ha litt glad galgen humor, uten at folk tar helt av, spesielt når magnus presterer så til de grader.
Lykke til i dag magnus, henrik og alle som er betatt av " mc hammer" sine prestasjoner på brettet.........
NB ! husk den gode følelsen, den er der ennå
Posted by: Hugo Gama
Wonderful game, Magnus! There's no doubt Magnus-Aronian is the best fight of the tournament in the round 1. Both players are very tactical. I hope you keep working hard over there in Russia.
regards from Brazil,
Hugo
regards from Brazil,
Hugo
Posted by: sfinx
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Posted by: The Black Knight
None Shall Pass!!
Posted by: Stolt nordmann!
Vel, problemet som oppsto var at noen kjørte bloggen gjennom en norsk-til-engelsk oversetter. Da du skrev "ringe Aronian" ble det oversatt til "call Aronian" som lett kan mistolkes. For sterk tro på teknologi og for lite kunnskap om språk fører til slike hendelser. Ikke lett å unngå... ;)
Unasett: Parti tre var en kanonprestasjon! Lykke til videre.
Unasett: Parti tre var en kanonprestasjon! Lykke til videre.
Posted by: Simen S
Keep up the good play!
Winning the match should be easier than having to ".. cut down the mightiest tree in the forest ... with a herring"
Winning the match should be easier than having to ".. cut down the mightiest tree in the forest ... with a herring"
Posted by: Tøffe Thor (Pocket Valley FanClub)
Heia Heia
Skal hilse fra Dalen!
Albert, du taper vel ikke i bowling (også)!
Er syk og skjønner ikke noe av kampene:(
Heldigvis kan ekspertene forklare litt.
Nabo`n
Skal hilse fra Dalen!
Albert, du taper vel ikke i bowling (også)!
Er syk og skjønner ikke noe av kampene:(
Heldigvis kan ekspertene forklare litt.
Nabo`n
Posted by: Henrik
Hei Tøffe Thor,
din "ankomst" er et absolutt høydepunkt i bloggen !
Pass på "dalen" og de hjemme.
Hilsen fra varme Kalmykia.
din "ankomst" er et absolutt høydepunkt i bloggen !
Pass på "dalen" og de hjemme.
Hilsen fra varme Kalmykia.
Posted by: Diego Maradona
Muy bien por Magnus, espero que pueda avanzar bastante en este torneo, igualmente, lo mejor esta por venir
Posted by: ?
bravo igjen, trur jeg må ut å kjøpe meg rosiner nå
Posted by: sfinx
Herre Gud dette er helt utrolig !!! magnus har prestert de to største comebackene i historien etter at lassarus stod opp fra de døde.
Gratulere magnus,henrik, margreth teatcher, scandinavia og NORGE.....
I M P O N E R E N D E
M A G N U S
2,5-2,5
Gratulere magnus,henrik, margreth teatcher, scandinavia og NORGE.....
I M P O N E R E N D E
M A G N U S
2,5-2,5
Posted by: ?
Jeg begynner nesten å gråte nå. Seier nr 2 mot verdens femte beste spiller. Det er enormt. Jeg skal kanalisere all energi mot Elista i morgen. Før var Ellen Holager Andenæs og Harald Eia mine to store forbilder. Nå er det deg, Magnus. Gratulerer.
Erik
Erik
Posted by: Lars Olausen
Hei Magnus og Henrik!
Seieren i 5. runde var bare enorm. Dette er virkelig stort og forferdelig morsomt. Magnus, du fortsetter å imponere. Her går det kanskje mot Tiebrake!
Stå på!
Seieren i 5. runde var bare enorm. Dette er virkelig stort og forferdelig morsomt. Magnus, du fortsetter å imponere. Her går det kanskje mot Tiebrake!
Stå på!
Posted by: tor magne
ROSIN DOPING!
Posted by: Round 5
I salute you Magnus......
The comeback-kid in Elista!!
The comeback-kid in Elista!!
Posted by: joanna
Well done today. What a find 36.f4, rather than f3!!
Henrik, I'm sure Magnus couldn't care less at this stage of his life, but I have you know that his playing style and his personality are making an elderly English lady very happy..
It is uplifting to follow his games. For me he is filling the gap that Kasparov's retirement left behind.
Henrik, I'm sure Magnus couldn't care less at this stage of his life, but I have you know that his playing style and his personality are making an elderly English lady very happy..
It is uplifting to follow his games. For me he is filling the gap that Kasparov's retirement left behind.
Posted by: Gegga
Nice words from Joanna there! Great to see all the nationalities represented in the celebration of Magnus' chess games!
It is remarkable that he has now won 2 games against Aronian! Magnus is 16 years! He started playing chess some 7 years ago! It is absolutely stunning.
Henrik must be so delighted with his sons achievements!
Do any of the other guys travel with their dad? :-)
If not, they should borrow Magnus' dad!
Please tell Magnus that lots and lots of fans follow his games every day!
Can't wait for the next game tomorrow! If Magnus lose tomorrow, it's OK, he has done a great match no matter what! But of course we hope for a victory with black! Only one remis so far in this match...
It is remarkable that he has now won 2 games against Aronian! Magnus is 16 years! He started playing chess some 7 years ago! It is absolutely stunning.
Henrik must be so delighted with his sons achievements!
Do any of the other guys travel with their dad? :-)
If not, they should borrow Magnus' dad!
Please tell Magnus that lots and lots of fans follow his games every day!
Can't wait for the next game tomorrow! If Magnus lose tomorrow, it's OK, he has done a great match no matter what! But of course we hope for a victory with black! Only one remis so far in this match...
Posted by: Nina
Gratulerer med seieren i dag Magnus!
Det var helt utrolig.
Lykke til i morgen!
Det var helt utrolig.
Lykke til i morgen!
Posted by: Kampfgeist
Wish Best Luck in game 6!!!
Posted by: Rune
Go Magnus, go!
Posted by: Ole Morten Persen
Utrolig prestasjon igjen, Magnus! Fortsetter du dette spillet mot Adams, så blir det VM-turnering i Mexico på deg i høst! Jada...det er et parti igjen mot Aronian (minst), men Aronian er rystet. Dette er som Foreman-Ali i The rumble in the jungle...og la det være helt klart at det er du som er Ali i sammenligningen her! For som Ali kommer du tilbake hver gang, og når du setter nådestøtet inn i morgen har ikke Aronian mer å gi! Bare ikke bli for passiv som i det 4. parti, selv om dette selvsagt er enklere sagt enn gjort, så tror jeg på et godt resultat i morgen om du "står opp mot bølla" for å bruke en annen analogi.
Du har ingenting å tape uansett, det er Aronian som har presset på seg. Det er han som er utropt til favoritt, men jeg er enig med Kjetil! Du vinner 3.5-2.5!
Du har ingenting å tape uansett, det er Aronian som har presset på seg. Det er han som er utropt til favoritt, men jeg er enig med Kjetil! Du vinner 3.5-2.5!
Posted by: Jon Erik Brænden
Congratulations, Magnus! Your play in the fifth game today was absolutely brilliant. I have been following your games closely for the last two years, and I am deeply impressed by the progress you have shown. The sky seems to be the limit. However, not only your superb chess makes me feel proud being a norwegian. Your behaviour, treating all with respect and keeping your feet on the ground also warms. There has been far too much fighting and personal conflicts lately, and thus I am happy to see Kramnik mentioning you and Svidler as hard fighting, but respectful and nice guys. Eric Moscow also highlighted the respect you and other people (Lahlum especially) showed him at Gausdal, in contrast to other parts of the chess community. Keep on being an honest and nice guy, with no double agendas. In the long run you will have a better life that way. Regarding tomorrows game against Aronian, I wish you all the best. You have absolutely nothing to loose - nobody can demand a win with black against a much more experienced player, ranked as number five in the world. The pressure is on his shoulders. I will be extremely happy if you win the match, tomorrow or on tiebreak, but in any case your have performed excellent in Elista. And the future belongs to you. As Susan Polgar says, and she is obviously a fan of your chess style: "Magnus is the real deal". Your parents, and not to mention your sisters, must be very proud of you! And Henrik, thanks a lot for providing lots of interesting information on this blog. By the way, your english is really impressing.
Posted by: Espen
Hei
Følger med kampen mot Aronian live på jobb. Du spiller rått, full pott i dag og Aronian faller av stolen :o).
Følger med kampen mot Aronian live på jobb. Du spiller rått, full pott i dag og Aronian faller av stolen :o).
Posted by: Black knight strikes again
I move for NO man
Posted by: joanna
"The bravest, most exciting player in the field"
(chessbase.com),
I second that wholeheartedly. It was a wonderful week, largely due to you. We will miss you so much next week, and it won't be a very exciting WCC without you.
Have a great summer and I look forward to your next appearance on the big stage.
(chessbase.com),
I second that wholeheartedly. It was a wonderful week, largely due to you. We will miss you so much next week, and it won't be a very exciting WCC without you.
Have a great summer and I look forward to your next appearance on the big stage.
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