Right before the first time control, it looked like Kramnik was going to seal the deal to be Anand’s next challenger. Gelfand had a very difficult position and little time. On the other hand, Carlsen had virtually nothing against Radjabov.
A slight inaccuracy by Kramnik gave Gelfand new light and he held. The only game left was Radjabov vs Carlsen. Even though it was a technically drawn position, Carlsen kept on pushing and Radjabov eventually blundered and lost.
It will come down to one final game for Carlsen and Kramnik. They are tied and it things remain the same, Carlsen will win on tiebreaks as he has one more win than Kramnik. But neither can sit back and play safe.
Round 13 results
GM Radjabov Teimour 2793 0 – 1 GM Carlsen Magnus 2872
GM Grischuk Alexander 2764 ½ – ½ GM Aronian Levon 2809
GM Kramnik Vladimir 2810 ½ – ½ GM Gelfand Boris 2740
GM Svidler Peter 2747 1 – 0 GM Ivanchuk Vassily 2757
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Luck. Pure luck. How come Radjabov is a 2793 rated player if cannot hold a simple draw in time pressure?
what luck? it is his determination to win out of a lifeless position. He knows how to play chess.Period.. Pulling of points at cruch situations is the hallmark of a champion..
Lets not forget. Grischuk and Aronian’s blunders against Kramnik.
There was was an old adage by Fischer many years ago that Grandmasters do not know simple endgames.
Either way , the stage is perfectly set for a really nervy and exciting finale tomorrow.
Lets not forget. Grischuk and Aronian’s blunders against Kramnik.
There was was an old adage by Fischer many years ago that Grandmasters do not know simple endgames.
Either way , the stage is perfectly set for a really nervy and exciting finale tomorrow.
Luck? He plays when others accept draws. He plays quicker and his opponents know that he will fight until the bitter end. He does less mistakes. In other words: he is better. Why do you think he has his rating. The only luck I see is that Ivantchuk played well only against Carlsen.
I totally agree with poster #2. As a GM myself, extracting a full point from a lifeless situation, where everything is on the line, IN BLACK, makes you who you are! Bravo Magnus, BRAVO!!!
There is always luck involved, and there is always skill involved. There is also determination, and no one beats either Carlsen or Kramnik at that. I have more admiration for both Kramnik and Carlsen than I have ever had before, after staying glued to this tournament. I hope Carlsen wins.
Lucymarie
very exciting game… I was sure it was a draw. Magnus just seems to find ways to win. It makes you wonder how exciting many matches would be if there wasn’t premature draws.
You have to remember that Aronian made the most bizarre blunder against Kramnik last game! And the game was absolutely even. So, Carlsen is not luckier than Kramnik!
Well as they say, The better player is always lucky!
Correction to the article: “Round 14 results” –> “Round 13 results”.