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Showing posts with label Candidates Matches 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Candidates Matches 2011. Show all posts

May 26, 2011

Boris Gelfand: He - a superstar!




Matches candidates won their party's oldest Boris Gelfand


So what we have written a few days ago, has come to pass: in the next year will compete for the chess crown for those over forty: Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand.  A couple of hours ago, an Israeli victory in the final installment of the classical finals contenders over Alexander Grischuk and was thus the only candidate to identify which was started a competition in Kazan.
Note that Grischuk did not "dry" today's game, and went to defend Grunfeld, where even the development of a white elephant on g2 can get rich game. And demonstrated that both chess players. Apparently, the Russians became a serious mistake to take 20 ... Bxh4. Damaging the opponent "haircut" on the kingside, Alexander was left without an important elephant, giving a white center and providing opportunities for the opening game. Very soon, Gelfand was a decisive advantage, which brought up the victory.





Scoreboard

Nat.
Rtg
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
R1
R2
R3
R4
Blitz
Tot.
Perf
Boris Gelfand
ISR
2733
½
½
½
½
½
1
3.5
Alexander Grischuk
RUS
2747
½
½
½
½
½
0
2.5





Finals - Game six

May 25, 2011

FIDE Candidates Finals Game 5: another draw








Alexander Grischuk played white did not "turn off" the game in the queen gambit, and after much maneuvering Gelfand found a moment to strike the discharge in the center of the board.  
Tactical battle ensued, which resulted in equal endgame and logical and usual outcome.



Scoreboard

Nat.
Rtg
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
R1
R2
R3
R4
Blitz
Tot.
Perf
Boris Gelfand
ISR
2733
½
½
½
½
½
2.5
Alexander Grischuk
RUS
2747
½
½
½
½
½
2.5




Finals Game 5



Remaining schedule

DayDateGame

TuesdayMay 24Round 3 Game 5

WednesdayMay 25Round 3 Game 6

ThursdayMay 26Tiebreaks, closing
FridayMay 27Departure

May 24, 2011

God created man, but the English symmetrical made them equal.




Scoreboard

Nat.
Rtg
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
R1
R2
R3
R4
Blitz
Tot.
Perf
Boris Gelfand
ISR
2733
½
½
½
½
2.0
Alexander Grischuk
RUS
2747
½
½
½
½
2.0






Finals - Game four

In Kazan finished fourth installment finals contenders Gelfand - Grischuk. Now an Israeli grandmaster refused the slightest risk in white, and 18-m run at the set pieces on the board had signed a peace agreement.

May 21, 2011

FIDE Candidates Finals G3: Another draw in Kazan

Gelfand loves to play with captured pieces – here he in fact tosses a black knight in the air.

Grischuk labored on his decision.


The beginning of the third installment of the final match of applicants Grischuk - Gelfand was promising: the rivals started a custom game in the queen gambit. However, having spent considerable time in meditation, chess players decided not to risk it and agreed on a draw at the 14 th move.


Tomorrow, the finalists will take a rest, and will continue to fight May 23, 2011


Finals - Game 3

FIDE Candidates Finals G2: Another draw



Scoreboard

Nat.
Rtg
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
R1
R2
R3
R4
Blitz
Tot.
Perf
Boris Gelfand
ISR
2733
½
½
1.0
Alexander Grischuk
RUS
2747
½
½
1.0


Finals - Game two