Corus 2008 Round 10
As he'll be the first to agree, Caissa smiled at Magnus yesterday.The day didn't start well though. (We had both forgot to leave the "don't disturb" sign outside his room the night before, and house cleaning forgot my oral message to this extent.)
Just before the game Magnus discovered a big hole in his opening preparation and decided to try a Volga line gambit against Van Wely that turned out to be rather dubious....
Hence he soon got trouble out of the opening. The attempt to regroup and prepare f5 went too slowly and was efficiently punished by Loek.
After 16....Ne8 it went downhill and after 21.Bh3 black is already loosing.
Magnus thought for 40 minutes and decided to play f5, not the best but maybe the most efficient defence.
He continued to strive for complications, and while Van Wely found ways to strengthen his advantage further but at the cost of a complicated position and running low on time.
Frankly Magnus thought he was dead lost and at some point expected to play only a few more moves before resigning. And indeed, the computers showed winning lines until the time control.
But with Magnus blitzing out moves and with little time left himself, Van Wely started seriously missing the thread from move 37 onwards. His main mistake 41.Qf2 turned the position from drawish to lost. Quite unfortunate as he had passed the time control probably without knowing.
After 41.Qf2 black is winning and following a forced line white is losing his queen or being mated and by move 49 it was 0-1. Puh!
Internet kibitzers with their computers turned on, could see lots of dubious moves from both sides, but this is something that does happen even at top level in complicated positions in time trouble.
Magnus deserves praise for never giving up and for keeping his head in time trouble, and Van Wely for outplaying Magnus for some 35 moves.
Ivanchuk grinned down tailender Eljanov as black while the rest of the games ended draw, which means that Magnus is back in the lead at 6.5/10!
Aronian is trailing at 6 and Anand, Kramnik, Ivanchuk and Radjabov at 5.5.
Magnus was invited to see Ajax-Utrecht after the game and on his third visit (in four years) to Ajax home turf they finally won!
Movsesian strengthened his lead in group B beating Smeets, while Caruana lost but is still the leader of C.
Magnus surely appreciate another rest day preparing for the final weekend playing Anand, Kramnik and Radjabov!
Henrik Carlsen
Wijk aan Zee, January 24th, 2008
Just before the game Magnus discovered a big hole in his opening preparation and decided to try a Volga line gambit against Van Wely that turned out to be rather dubious....
Hence he soon got trouble out of the opening. The attempt to regroup and prepare f5 went too slowly and was efficiently punished by Loek.
After 16....Ne8 it went downhill and after 21.Bh3 black is already loosing.
Magnus thought for 40 minutes and decided to play f5, not the best but maybe the most efficient defence.
He continued to strive for complications, and while Van Wely found ways to strengthen his advantage further but at the cost of a complicated position and running low on time.
Frankly Magnus thought he was dead lost and at some point expected to play only a few more moves before resigning. And indeed, the computers showed winning lines until the time control.
But with Magnus blitzing out moves and with little time left himself, Van Wely started seriously missing the thread from move 37 onwards. His main mistake 41.Qf2 turned the position from drawish to lost. Quite unfortunate as he had passed the time control probably without knowing.
After 41.Qf2 black is winning and following a forced line white is losing his queen or being mated and by move 49 it was 0-1. Puh!
Internet kibitzers with their computers turned on, could see lots of dubious moves from both sides, but this is something that does happen even at top level in complicated positions in time trouble.
Magnus deserves praise for never giving up and for keeping his head in time trouble, and Van Wely for outplaying Magnus for some 35 moves.
Ivanchuk grinned down tailender Eljanov as black while the rest of the games ended draw, which means that Magnus is back in the lead at 6.5/10!
Aronian is trailing at 6 and Anand, Kramnik, Ivanchuk and Radjabov at 5.5.
Magnus was invited to see Ajax-Utrecht after the game and on his third visit (in four years) to Ajax home turf they finally won!
Movsesian strengthened his lead in group B beating Smeets, while Caruana lost but is still the leader of C.
Magnus surely appreciate another rest day preparing for the final weekend playing Anand, Kramnik and Radjabov!
Henrik Carlsen
Wijk aan Zee, January 24th, 2008
Comments:
Posted by: Kramnatopakov
I predict that Magnus will defeat Anand tomorrow. Mark my words!
Posted by: U.S. ChessFan
If Magnus can win one and draw two, I think the tile is his for the taking.
Go Magnus!
Go Magnus!
Posted by: Slotermeyer
Well, that game was a fine demonstration of how to complicate things and increase the chance of the "objectively" winning side to make errors facing "embarras de richesse", as it were. Magnus surely realised he was lost after 21.Bh3 but also that passive defense was useless. Great fighting game and in a few days Loek will probably also be happy with it...in a way. Remember this is a game between humans (Lasker, Tal, and Fischer have eluded on that)!
And congrats Magnus and good luck against Anand, Kramnik, and Radja! Sic 'em! :-D
And congrats Magnus and good luck against Anand, Kramnik, and Radja! Sic 'em! :-D
Posted by: Theokratix
For en fantastisk turnering sålangt! Jeg har ivrig fulgt Magnus' sjakkarriére siden han var 14, og dette er kanskje det største ved siden av kandidatturneringen.
Bank Radjabov, hold remis med Anand og Kramnik og så er det den feiteste sjekken med hjem!
Skulle det verste skje, vel: det blir fortsatt 50% og en fabelaktig innsats! Flaks skal en vinner ha - og man skal aldri, aldri gi opp! Godt jobbet, Magnus!
Bank Radjabov, hold remis med Anand og Kramnik og så er det den feiteste sjekken med hjem!
Skulle det verste skje, vel: det blir fortsatt 50% og en fabelaktig innsats! Flaks skal en vinner ha - og man skal aldri, aldri gi opp! Godt jobbet, Magnus!
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har magnus gått forbi radja i rating nå?
Posted by: IM
You are right about creating complications, but to be honest, what happened was extraordinary. Most 2200+ rated players would have beaten Magnus (or Kasparov or Rybka) from that position. There were very simple human paths to victory, that involved very little complexity. Yes Magnus did try to create complications, but for some unexplainable reason Loek played along. The simplest thing was taking on b2 when all counterplay evaporates when white keeps the d5-pawn and thus black's pieces out of play. And then he could have exchanged queens with Rh8+ (most 2200+ players would see this with 2min on the clock)
Magnus will of course have "1" in the tournament table forever and fair play to him but that result just didn't feel right. Similar to some famous Bronstein and Karpov blunders when the observers were left thinking that, "man he didn't deserve that one". But Loek played the worst 4 consecutive moves of his career, and that is that.
Magnus will of course have "1" in the tournament table forever and fair play to him but that result just didn't feel right. Similar to some famous Bronstein and Karpov blunders when the observers were left thinking that, "man he didn't deserve that one". But Loek played the worst 4 consecutive moves of his career, and that is that.
Posted by: Øyvind A
IM, Think about the
circumstances, the tiredness after 8 previous battles. Of course he had a lost position, which many IM's would win in an isolated game. However in severe time trouble it is human to blunder.
I'll give you an example from another sport. Lets say its the final of the champions league and someone scores an own goal to loose the game, or
zidane gets a red card and France loose the world cup because of that plus a series of other unfortunate events. It is a part of the game and thats what makes it so exciting!
And it feels dead right to me!
circumstances, the tiredness after 8 previous battles. Of course he had a lost position, which many IM's would win in an isolated game. However in severe time trouble it is human to blunder.
I'll give you an example from another sport. Lets say its the final of the champions league and someone scores an own goal to loose the game, or
zidane gets a red card and France loose the world cup because of that plus a series of other unfortunate events. It is a part of the game and thats what makes it so exciting!
And it feels dead right to me!
Posted by: Slotermeyer
@ IM:
There's a point to Lasker's opinion that chess was (and still is, w/o computers!) a psychological game! And that point needs not to be on top of your head, or even mine... :-D Had Magnus followed the best comp eval after move 21, he would have gone down in a whimper. Instead he tried very hard to go down in flames, and, *this* time (one out of maybe ten!) he pulled out of it! Swindle, no less, that's a part of the game!
Read "Chess for Tigers" by the (sadly) late Simon Webb, a good primer on how i) to beat a higher-ranked opponent or ii) a losing position, *once in a while* (instead of NEVER) by creating problems for the opponent. After all, the opponent is only human, and you're lost anyway.
Also, check out any "easy" GM game ending in a "logical" way...there will be numerous pitfalls along the way, and more often than not, the losing part resigns on the very move after the last trap!
@ Henrik Carlsen:
Great reports! IMVHO, it seems that Magnus's opponents already have full respect for his calc and pos abilities...today's opening (and the last
two against Kamsky) will probably not be repeated verbatim. Do you generally feel it's hard for Magnus to rack up the losses necessary to make further progress?
@ Magnus:
Sic 'em!
KR,
/J.
There's a point to Lasker's opinion that chess was (and still is, w/o computers!) a psychological game! And that point needs not to be on top of your head, or even mine... :-D Had Magnus followed the best comp eval after move 21, he would have gone down in a whimper. Instead he tried very hard to go down in flames, and, *this* time (one out of maybe ten!) he pulled out of it! Swindle, no less, that's a part of the game!
Read "Chess for Tigers" by the (sadly) late Simon Webb, a good primer on how i) to beat a higher-ranked opponent or ii) a losing position, *once in a while* (instead of NEVER) by creating problems for the opponent. After all, the opponent is only human, and you're lost anyway.
Also, check out any "easy" GM game ending in a "logical" way...there will be numerous pitfalls along the way, and more often than not, the losing part resigns on the very move after the last trap!
@ Henrik Carlsen:
Great reports! IMVHO, it seems that Magnus's opponents already have full respect for his calc and pos abilities...today's opening (and the last
two against Kamsky) will probably not be repeated verbatim. Do you generally feel it's hard for Magnus to rack up the losses necessary to make further progress?
@ Magnus:
Sic 'em!
KR,
/J.
Posted by: Jimmy
I really enjoyed this game.
It was so painful.
I wanted to die.
It was going to be 2 terrible loses in a row.
I could not stand to watch.
But I sat here for every move. Not able to find any way to survive the slaughter.
Lpek made the time scramble and it was all over.
Then suddenly 41 Qf2 and I thought
I missed what happened and he was winning.
I could not figure out how he was losing so bad and suddenly was winning.
I was estatic.
And even better Magnus saw the winning line.
Finally I could take a deep breath.
Sit back and Laugh.
What a game.
Poor Van Wely.
He is such a good guy to put up with this happening to him.
I hope he keeps a good attitude.
It is hard to lose one like this.
Now it is the dash to the finish.
I will be on pins and needles every move.
If anyone ever says watching chess is boring I will tell them they should have sat through this game.
Wow.
What an emotional turn of events.
I have finally experienced how exciting and difficult it can be to win Corus.
This is certainly one of the best tournaments of all time.
It is one of the 5 highest rated tournaments of all time.
It was so painful.
I wanted to die.
It was going to be 2 terrible loses in a row.
I could not stand to watch.
But I sat here for every move. Not able to find any way to survive the slaughter.
Lpek made the time scramble and it was all over.
Then suddenly 41 Qf2 and I thought
I missed what happened and he was winning.
I could not figure out how he was losing so bad and suddenly was winning.
I was estatic.
And even better Magnus saw the winning line.
Finally I could take a deep breath.
Sit back and Laugh.
What a game.
Poor Van Wely.
He is such a good guy to put up with this happening to him.
I hope he keeps a good attitude.
It is hard to lose one like this.
Now it is the dash to the finish.
I will be on pins and needles every move.
If anyone ever says watching chess is boring I will tell them they should have sat through this game.
Wow.
What an emotional turn of events.
I have finally experienced how exciting and difficult it can be to win Corus.
This is certainly one of the best tournaments of all time.
It is one of the 5 highest rated tournaments of all time.
Posted by: Jarvis Fowers
This performance was far better than his last.
Adding additional complications and a few new moves made the most difference.
I hope he will continue to do the same against his next opponent.
Adding additional complications and a few new moves made the most difference.
I hope he will continue to do the same against his next opponent.
Posted by: Øyvind A
Well said Jimmy!
I look forward to todays match with my very own analysis of positions (and some computer help)
That is, when I finish work 3 hours late of start.
Good luck Magnus!
I look forward to todays match with my very own analysis of positions (and some computer help)
That is, when I finish work 3 hours late of start.
Good luck Magnus!
Posted by: Terje J
It's quite ironic that if Magnus have had 5-10 minutes left on the clock, Loek would probably have been given the chance to count his moves and won the game. But anyway, it was great entertainment. Thanks.
Posted by: Tom in Oxford
I bet on Magnus to win the tournament at the start at 13/1. Here's hoping that luck continues to shine on him, cos I think he's going to need it against such tough opponents, but what an achievement to be leading at this stage!
Posted by:
Hei Henrik(og Magnus).
I've been sick for a longer period, but thanks to Magnus' play it hasn't been boring.
I'm struck with the fact that all commentaries are saying "Magnus"; the only player that is called by their first name.
The only other people I know that is called by their first name are royalties.
Only a thought!
I've just listened to Greenburgh and Nick de Firmian and I just heard they comment on today's game that this game might be one that is remembered for the next 100 years.
It is wild!!
Great
tournament; and good luck with this one and the finals
Thanks Magnus and Henrik.
I've been sick for a longer period, but thanks to Magnus' play it hasn't been boring.
I'm struck with the fact that all commentaries are saying "Magnus"; the only player that is called by their first name.
The only other people I know that is called by their first name are royalties.
Only a thought!
I've just listened to Greenburgh and Nick de Firmian and I just heard they comment on today's game that this game might be one that is remembered for the next 100 years.
It is wild!!
Great
tournament; and good luck with this one and the finals
Thanks Magnus and Henrik.
Posted by: Simon
Just finished watching Magnus' game against the World Champ...What a game! At least your son won't have any regret. He played like Fischer would have, and he deserved praised because he fought like a lion...
Next year, he'll win against Anand!
Keep on working...
Next year, he'll win against Anand!
Keep on working...
Posted by: Rob Vlaardingerbroek
What will be, will be. And should be accepted as is.
In round 11 Magnus gave it all. A very nice game your son played Henrik. He really went for it.
Anand is a great defender however.
But Magnus showed real fighting spirit inround 11 of Corus 2008 and there are 2 more days to come.
Good luck the coming days and I hope Magnus keep today's fighting spirit!
Best,
Rob.
p.s. And one day he will be The World Champion.
But even Kasparov didn't tell when..........
In round 11 Magnus gave it all. A very nice game your son played Henrik. He really went for it.
Anand is a great defender however.
But Magnus showed real fighting spirit inround 11 of Corus 2008 and there are 2 more days to come.
Good luck the coming days and I hope Magnus keep today's fighting spirit!
Best,
Rob.
p.s. And one day he will be The World Champion.
But even Kasparov didn't tell when..........
Posted by: finn
the way you lost today, convinced me more than ever that you will win the war.
Posted by: DavidS
Exciting game today. Evidently some moves could have been better, but Magnus went down guns a blazin' , and now pays a heavy price. What did I learn here? Should Magnus have played more for a draw?
I enjoyed the fight though.
Good luck with both K and R.
Yikes.
I enjoyed the fight though.
Good luck with both K and R.
Yikes.
Posted by: Maen
What a great game against Anand, Its a shame Magnus lost did anyone analyze the game for a winning line ?? this would have been the greatest game ever by the future world champ. hope he recovers from the loss and beat Kramnik today .
Posted by:
ingen tvil om magnus sin populæritet
218 ser på magnus nå
137 ser på anand
119 ser på leko
100 ser på gelfand
121 topalov
116 polgar og
177 aronian
d er ikke pga kramnik
for d var 100 flere som på magnus anand ,enn på kramnik partiet i går
218 ser på magnus nå
137 ser på anand
119 ser på leko
100 ser på gelfand
121 topalov
116 polgar og
177 aronian
d er ikke pga kramnik
for d var 100 flere som på magnus anand ,enn på kramnik partiet i går
Posted by: Kramatopakov
It seems my prediction fell on the wrong day:
Kramnik - Magnus > 0-1
Congrats Magnus!!
Kramnik - Magnus > 0-1
Congrats Magnus!!
Posted by: joanna
He did it again in round 11
And against Kramnik no less.
What a great strategy. Yet it is a bit hard on my nerves, I have to say.
Hope he rests up in time for tomorrow's final round.
Please thank him for the joy he brings us with his entertaining play.
And against Kramnik no less.
What a great strategy. Yet it is a bit hard on my nerves, I have to say.
Hope he rests up in time for tomorrow's final round.
Please thank him for the joy he brings us with his entertaining play.
Posted by: Einar B. Gilberg
Whoooooooohooooooo!!!! Kramnik - Carlsen 0-1!!! Helt vanvittig sinnsykt av Magnus! GRATULERER SÅ UTROLIG MYE FRA MEG!
Posted by:
drøyt hvordan mc kommer tilbake igjen og igjen...
Posted by: Theo
WOW!!! Congrats for beating Kramnik!!
Now beat Radjabow tomorrow too and win the tourney!!!!!
:)))
Now beat Radjabow tomorrow too and win the tourney!!!!!
:)))
Posted by: shams
remarkable win today Carlsen!
Posted by: Valandil
Fantastic win vs Kramnik today! Congratulations! =)
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