Today was a day off. The only players I saw at dinner were team Anand (his wife and second Peter Heine Nielsen). They were joined by Hans-Walter Schmitt, organizer of the Chess960 in Mainz. The matchups for round 9...
Stunning defeats
We were sitting next to Rybka team tonight at dinner. Rybka lost both games today against Zappa. In game 3, Rybka made a few inaccuracies right after the opening book and never recovered. In the second game, Rybka was...
Team Leko
I finally had a chance to say hello to Peter Leko tonight. He had a nice win against Grischuk and obviously he was very happy. At the restaurant tonight were Kramnik, VanWely (Kramnik’s second), Carsten Hensel (manager of Leko...
Summary of Svidler – Kramnik
I was speaking to Carsten Hensel (manager of Kramnik and Leko) toward the end of the Svidler – Kramnik game. He told me that this was the biggest challenge for Kramnik in the event. Just as VanWely mentioned to...
LIVE discussion of the games
Please feel free to discuss the games right here or at http://www.chessdiscussion.com/. Susan will do a wrap up later on today. She is now doing LIVE Spanish commentary with Mr. Leontxo Garcia. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
The morning before round 8
This is the playing hall before the exciting actions. At early breakfast this morning, I met and chat a little with Gelfand. He is in a very upbeat mood. He told me that his daughter is almost 2 years...
Rybka – Zappa and other tidbits
Making the first move for Rybka. It was e4. I did not pull a Gorbachev and play 1.g4 🙂 There was a funny story that happened before the game. While Zappa was preparing, the operator of Rybka and Paul...
Rybka – Zappa saga
After a short delay due Internet connection, game 2 between Rybka and Zappa is underway. Trivia: Can you name the 2 men standing next to me? 🙂 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
The begining of Rybka – Zappa game 2
After a few minute delay due to Internet connection, game two is underway. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Europe Echecs – Chess Trivia
Our friends from team Europe Echecs in Mexico City! It is also a trivia. Can you name these 2 gentlemen? 🙂 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar