Kasparov’s verdict on Carlsen’s withdrawal
Ever since Magnus Carlsen’s shock withdrawal from the Candidates Matches it’s been suggested that Garry Kasparov was behind the decision. In a recent interview, however, Kasparov blew that theory out of the water and expressed his disapproval of his former student’s actions.
Vladimir Kramnik on 2010
Evgeny Surov’s interview with Vladimir Kramnik after the recent London Chess Classic provided not only an insight into Kramnik’s thought processes during that event, but also a review of 2010 as a whole and an indication of his hopes for the coming year.
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 6
In what Sergey Shipov described as a “fantastically dramatic and vivid encounter” Magnus Carlsen pulled off a great escape in his game against Vladimir Kramnik at the London Chess Classic. The game had it all – an intriguing opening struggle, a smooth and powerful middlegame by Kramnik, and a study-like ending.
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 4
For round 4 of the London Chess Classic, GM Sergey Shipov followed the clash between the young contenders, Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. Despite his uneven tournament, the Norwegian gave a masterclass in pragmatic, positional chess, taking full advantage of his opponent’s time trouble.
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 2
A lot’s already been written about Kramnik’s fateful piece sacrifice against Nakamura, but surely only Sergey Shipov, providing live commentary on the second round of the London Chess Classic at Crestbook, could have used a story about a turnip to explain what Kramnik should have done instead!
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.
Sergey Shipov commentating live on Tata Steel Chess 2011
By mishanp on January 15, 2011
Grandmaster Sergey Shipov is providing live commentary at Crestbook on the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk-aan-Zee, and I’ll once again be taking on the foolhardy task of trying to translate his words almost immediately into English, here at Chess in Translation.
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