Kramnik on his Wijk performance

By on February 3, 2010

Talking to Yury Vasiliev of Chesspro, Vladimir Kramnik gave a critical assessment of his opening play at Corus, and especially during his loss to Anand. 

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Kramnik on beating Carlsen at Wijk

By on January 29, 2010

After Vladimir Kramnik beat Magnus Carlsen with black at Wijk he talked to Vasiliev at Chesspro. Kramnik didn’t hide his delight at “outplaying” his Norwegian rival.

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“Kramnik wasn’t prepared in the opening”

By on January 21, 2010

In the latest Chesspro report Tiviakov got to say something you can’t say too often (unless you’re Anand).

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Shirov on a roll at Wijk

By on January 18, 2010

Vasiliev’s second report on Wijk 2010 at Chesspro included Shirov’s comments on his three wins.

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Karjakin on Nakamura (Crestbook interview)

By on January 13, 2010

Karjakin’s Q&A session at Crestbook was fairly unremarkable apart from his outspoken description of Nakamura’s behaviour at the ICC. 

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Gelfand on computers and FIDE

By on December 22, 2009

After his win in the FIDE World Cup Gelfand gave a long and fascinating interview to Yury Yakovich at Chesspro.

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Nuclear physics on the side

By on December 21, 2009

Życie Warszawy (“Warsaw Life”) has an interview with Vladimir Malakhov, who won the 9th Amplico Life rapid tournament with 11.5/13. 

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Kramnik: “If Topalov becomes champion it will be a disaster for chess”

By on December 16, 2009

Kramnik gave a fascinating and controversial interview to Michael Khomich at Sports.ru after winning the Tal Memorial in Moscow.

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The unplayed 32...Kf8

The unplayed 32…Kf8!! in Carlsen-Kramnik

By on December 9, 2009

When Carlsen sensationally beat Kramnik in the first round of the London Classic, many computer-armed viewers noticed a weird move  that would apparently have justified Kramnik’s play.

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Rauf Mamedov on the Chinese School

Rauf Mamedov on the Chinese School

By on December 5, 2009

Rauf Mamedov lost to a Chinese player in the first round of the World Cup, but was far from singing the praises of Chinese chess.

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