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Sergey Shipov’s review of 2012

Sergey Shipov’s review of 2012

By mishanp on January 20, 2013

2012 in chess was, yet again, the year of Magnus Carlsen. The Norwegian prodigy finally surpassed Garry Kasparov’s highest ever rating, causing Sergey Shipov to remark in his review of 2012 at Crestbook: “He’s Kasparov’s heir – not Kramnik, Topalov or Anand”.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Anand, Carlsen, Crestbook, Dubov, Ilyumzhinov, Kasparov, Nakamura, Shipov | 7 Responses

Sergey Shipov to commentate on the rapid tie-breaks

Sergey Shipov to commentate on the rapid tie-breaks

By mishanp on May 30, 2012

After the Anand – Gelfand match ended in a 6:6 tie the World Championship will now be decided in today’s tie-breaks. Shipov will attempt to cover the four rapid games live at Crestbook in his usual text format, and you can follow a real-time translation into English here at Chess in Translation.

Posted in Live commentary, Russian | Tagged Anand, Crestbook, Gelfand, Shipov, World Championship 2012 | 17 Responses

...but Anand's 8...Bd7 gave him a lot to think about | photo: Vladimir Barsky/Eteri Kublashvili

Sergey Shipov’s commentary on Anand-Gelfand, Game 11

By mishanp on May 27, 2012

Future generations are unlikely to marvel at the draw in the penultimate game of the 2012 World Championship match, but if they come across Sergey Shipov’s live commentary they’d at least grasp the psychological drama. The World Champion’s opening surprise plunged Boris Gelfand into a 35-minute think that had his supporters worrying he’d cracked under the pressure.

Posted in Live commentary, Russian | Tagged Anand, Crestbook, Gelfand, live commentary, Shipov, World Championship 2012 | 3 Responses

Sergey Shipov's commentary on Anand-Gelfand, Game 8

Sergey Shipov’s commentary on Anand-Gelfand, Game 8

By mishanp on May 22, 2012

When Shipov remarked in his introduction to Game 8 that there might be “negative side-effects” for Boris Gelfand after his win the day before it was hard to imagine things would go quite so spectacularly wrong. Instead of consolidating his lead he almost forced Viswanathan Anand to win perhaps the quickest miniature in World Championship match history.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Anand, Crestbook, Gelfand, live commentary, Shipov, World Championship 2012 | 13 Responses

Two cats and three computers: Sergey Shipov at work

Two cats and three computers: Sergey Shipov at work

By mishanp on May 18, 2012

While commentating on Game 2 of the Aronian-Kramnik match Shipov wrote: “I’m at home in Moscow in the company of 2 cats and 3 computers. I consult them constantly when studying a position, but I don’t trust any of them”. Evgeny Potemkin’s videos filmed during Game 2 of the World Championship match reveal those weren’t empty words.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Anand, Crestbook, Gelfand, Kasparov, live commentary, Potemkin, Shipov, World Championship 2012 | 5 Responses

Sergey Shipov's commentary on the Anand-Gelfand match

Sergey Shipov’s commentary on the Anand-Gelfand match

By mishanp on May 12, 2012

World-renowned commentator Sergey Shipov is providing live commentary on the World Championship match in Moscow between Viswanathan Anand and Boris Gelfand. The Russian originals at Crestbook will be translated into English here at Chess in Translation, and by Dana Mackenzie at his blog.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Anand, Crestbook, Gelfand, live commentary, Shipov, World Championship 2012 | 12 Responses

Your questions for GM Judit Polgar

Your questions for GM Judit Polgar

By mishanp on November 21, 2011

Judit Polgar occupies a unique position in world chess. As well as simply being one of the best players around, she’s also living proof there’s no genetic barrier to women competing with men in chess. As the latest grandmaster to take part in the “KC-Conference” series you can now ask her virtually anything.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Crestbook, KC-Conference, Polgar, Shipov | 42 Responses

Aronian at the last ever Amber | photo: Fred Lucas, amberchess20.com

GM Levon Aronian answers your questions: Part I

By mishanp on June 9, 2011

From his answer to the very first question on why people play chess, it was clear that Levon Aronian’s Q&A at Crestbook was going to be an entertaining read: “For pleasure, peace of mind and the moral torture of their neighbour”. Sharp and funny, the Armenian GM lifts the lid on life at the top of the chess pyramid.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Aronian, Candidates Matches, Crestbook, Gelfand, KC-Conference, Kramnik, Movsesian, Shipov | 18 Responses

It seems a long time ago now! Pre-tournament favourite, Levon Aronian, and eventual winner, Boris Gelfand, at the opening ceremony. | photo: kazan2011.fide.com

Shipov’s live commentary on the Candidates Final, Game 6

By mishanp on May 25, 2011

After commentating on a perfect 13 draws, it seemed almost a shame for the sequence to come to an end in Grandmaster Sergey Shipov’s final live commentary from Kazan – but the magnificent win by Boris Gelfand was a fitting way to qualify for a World Championship match against Vishy Anand. VIDEO ADDED!

Posted in Live commentary, Russian | Tagged Candidates Matches, Crestbook, Gelfand, Grischuk, Shipov | 4 Responses

Gelfand was surprised by his opponent in the opening today! | photo: Moscow Chess Federation

Shipov’s live commentary on the Candidates Final, Game 5

By mishanp on May 24, 2011

Sergey Shipov began today’s commentary by comparing the players to Greco-Roman Wrestlers who couldn’t throw their opponents, and ended comparing them to immortal Highlanders. Yes, the penultimate game was another draw, with Gelfand taking full advantage of Grischuk’s slip in a promising position. 

Posted in Live commentary, Russian | Tagged Candidates Matches, Crestbook, Gelfand, Grischuk, Shipov | 17 Responses

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