After defeating Nakamura and Carlsen, Kramnik has quietly caught Shirov for the overall lead. In group B, Giri still maintains a 1/2 point lead in spite of his loss today to Muzychuk. Chao has taken over the lead by 1/2 point in group C after defeating Robson. This will be a very exciting finish.
Standings after 9 rounds
Group A
| 1. | A. Shirov V. Kramnik |
6½ |
| 3. | S. Karjakin M. Carlsen |
5½ |
| 5. | L. Dominguez H. Nakamura V. Ivanchuk |
5 |
| 8. | P. Leko V. Anand |
4½ |
| 10. | F. Caruana | 3½ |
| 11. | S. Tiviakov L. van Wely N. Short |
3 |
| 14. | J. Smeets | 2½ |
Group B
| 1. | A. Giri | 6½ |
| 2. | Ni E. l’Ami |
6 |
| 4. | A. Naiditsch W. So |
5½ |
| 6. | P. Negi P. Harikrishna |
5 |
| 8. | D. Howell | 4½ |
| 9. | E. Sutovsky A. Muzychuk |
4 |
| 11. | L. Nisipeanu | 3½ |
| 12. | T. Nyback | 3 |
| 13. | D. Reinderman | 2½ |
| 14. | V. Akobian | 2 |
Group C
| 1. | L. Chao | 6½ |
| 2. | R. Robson R. Swinkels D. Vocaturo |
6 |
| 5. | N. Grandelius A. Gupta |
5½ |
| 7. | Z. Peng R. van Kampen |
5 |
| 9. | K. Lie | 4 |
| 10. | S. Kuipers B. Bok |
3½ |
| 12. | M. Muzychuk | 3 |
| 13. | S. Swaminathan | 2 |
| 14. | S. Plukkel | 1½ |
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Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Kramnik is awesome!
Carlsen took a few minutes to make his first move, even covering his face in thought. What was he thinking, people want to know?
Here is the story:
He had clear instructions from Kasparov, no doubt. However, he had to think about the consequences of disobeying Kasparov and throwing all that good coaching money away. So he wasted 2 minutes thinking.
But, so, like all kids who think they know better than adults he decides that he is a much better player than Drawnik is and can prove it by demolishing Kramnik with Kramnik’s own Catalan system. Thus accomplishing what even Kasparov could not!
The result was a humbling experience for Carlsen and a vindication of Kasparov. That Kramnik is not to be trifled with.
In some famous matches they have a VIP come out and make the first move for the Grand Master. I think Carlsen should ask for the same privilege. Then Kasparov can walk out and make the first move for him. Not only would it correct the current problem, but would cast fear into all opponents.
I guess. Magnus a 19 year old man, though (who is 2800+). He’s not a 4 year old nincompoop. I have no idea what kind of relationship he has with Garry K, but I doubt that Garry loses sleep over whether or not Magnus does what he suggests. He gets a lot of money to give his professional advice and opinion. Beyond that, I can’t imagine him caring too too much. I doubt that he is interested in trying to boss Magnus around.
What’s sad about nowadays is that as soon as I saw the post title and Vlad’s face I thought he had been busted for cheating.
Kramnik beats Carlsen, and sends a subtle message to Kasparov:
“Gary, I know what you did last summer”
Kramnik will win Corus A !!!
/What’s sad about nowadays is that as soon as I saw the post title and Vlad’s face I thought he had been busted for cheating./
Yahhhh !!! Good point, Danialov, Topalov’s manager proved that Kramnik’s moves matched those of Rybka 99.9% of the time, which would get you thrown out online by anti-cheating algorithms.
This could be why Kramnik is so quiet not drawing attention to himself in the tournament like Shirov.
The only question is what technique does he use now after the bathroom is out?
Rybka does mighty well to play 99% of Kramnik moves in this game.