Shipov’s live commentary on Tata Steel Chess 2011, Rd 2
With some dazzling opening preparation – Sergey Shipov called 14…Nxc5! the “cherry on the cake baked in Kramnik’s laboratory” – Vladimir achieved an effortless draw as Black against the World Champion, Vishy Anand. Shipov commentated live on the game in Round 2 of the Tata Steel Tournament.
Shipov’s live commentary on the London Classic, Rd 7
When Sergey Shipov, introducing his commentary of Anand – Kramnik in the last round of the London Chess Classic, said Sofia Rules would protect us from a “lifeless grandmasterly draw” there may have been an element of wishful thinking. The chess was a disappointment, but Shipov’s commentary was as lucid, witty and educational as ever.
Shipov’s live commentary on the London Classic, Rd 5
For his commentary on the fifth round of the London Chess Classic, GM Sergey Shipov chose the clash between the leaders, Vishy Anand and Luke McShane. Despite a position on the 11th move that Shipov noted was almost 150 years old, what followed sadly didn’t recall the Romantic chess of the 19th Century!
Shipov’s live commentary on the London Classic, Rd 3
Anand’s victory over Carlsen in Round 3 of the London Chess Classic was a real rollercoaster. Although play was far from perfect (Carlsen spoilt a great opening, Anand missed easier wins), GM Sergey Shipov, commentating for Crestbook, summed it up by saying, “that’s chess, a struggle between living people, who tire and occasionally make mistakes”.
Shipov’s live commentary on the London Classic, Rd 1
According to Sergey Shipov, providing live commentary on the London Chess Classic for Crestbook, Hikaru Nakamura was in dire need of a saw to rearrange the chessboard in his first round game against Vishy Anand. Despite the missing item the American still clung on for a very hard fought draw.
Ilya Odessky returns in style
For sad personal reasons we’ve been deprived of the work of the Russian chess journalist Ilya Odessky of late, but his reports from the Tal Memorial have been a brilliant reminder of what we were missing.
Shirov interviewed at Crestbook
A full English translation of Alexei Shirov’s answers to reader questions at Crestbook has just been published. The Latvian firebrand is asked about chess tactics and openings but also, for instance, about “the most important thing in a woman”.
Kramnik: For now Magnus is my “client”
Fresh from his smooth win in Bilbao, Vladimir Kramnik gave an interview where he talked about the situation at the top in world chess, Magnus Carlsen’s recent loss of form, and his own hopes of regaining the top spot on the rating list.
Ivanchuk: “People look at some of us as eccentrics”
Despite his loss today to Aronian, Vassily Ivanchuk has been in impressive form of late, particularly in his dominant performance on the first board at the Olympiad. He recently gave an interview to the Ukrainian “Podrobnosti”, where he talks about the Olympiad, what chess means for him and who he sees replacing his generation of players.
Shipov’s live commentary on Tata Steel Chess 2011, Rd 7
By mishanp on January 22, 2011
Magnus Carlsen and Vishy Anand didn’t exactly set the world on fire in round 7. Their crossing of the tournament’s “equator” saw becalmed seas, despite Magnus’ “random opening generator” picking e4, and Vishy choosing the Sicilian, “a great opening for an adventure novel” (all the quotes are Shipov’s!).
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