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algol 07-Sep-09, 09:06 |
 Kasparov trains Magnus Carlsenwww.chessbase.com |
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coopershawk 07-Sep-09, 21:02 |
Awesome combination watch the results and speculate. |
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algol 08-Sep-09, 18:09 |
... "Magnus has also been fortunate enough to spend two training session with Garry Kasparov himself, and Garry and his team have been very supportive of Magnus. These sessions were of unique importance not only because of the extremely high quality Garry brings to the analysis board but also as an eye opener of the long, difficult and laborious road leading to the top. Despite being a GM, Magnus really felt like a pupil and novice in the analysis. (It was the first time he had felt like this for many years!) I’m sure these experiences has contributed considerably to his development over the last 2 years. H.Carlsen, February 6th 2007". blog.magnuschess.com Mig Greengard mentions a comment from Kasparov: "Garry also pointed out that there is a side benefit to this collaboration for him since he needed to get into shape for his match with Karpov!" |
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ketchuplover 09-Sep-09, 14:04 |
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algol 09-Sep-09, 18:16 |
He finished high-school, decided to turn professional and he believes this cooperation will help him become the number one chess player - which is his goal. Here is an interview with him about this topic www.chessvibes.com |
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algol 11-Sep-09, 14:32 |
Interview with Kasparov on this |
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algol 16-Sep-09, 12:57 |
News from Mig about this |
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ganstaman 16-Sep-09, 20:12 |
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algol 17-Sep-09, 05:26 |
ganstaman Chessbase published the announced conference with Kasparov and Carlsen here: www.chessbase.com "A scheduled training session with Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen was used as an occasion to meet the Norwegian press. The two sat down for a friendly game against Education Minister Solhjell, and all three answered questions for a Channel 2 journalist. The government is set to back their brightest chess star, said the Minister, and his country's bid to host a Chess Olympiad" (in 2014). |
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baronderkilt 17-Sep-09, 13:02 |
Thanks ALGOL, for posting all the ... *** While GM Kasparov's strengths & games are familiar to me, any possible weaknesses of Carlsen's play & results are not. Nor his strengths. Are there certain areas where the greatest disparity in abilities between them happen to match up GmGK's strong points to less proficient areas of MC~? *** My own speculation is that GmGK's task must be less functions of a typical Coach/Trainer, and more like having a match & tournament "Second" of unparalleled abilities. That he may know, or help find, traits & weaknesses of top level opponents. And the knowledge of opening novelties & improvements + key middle-game positions must be astounding; combining the great knowledge of any former Russian/Soviet WC with the fact of being Kasparov. Will we be seeing a newly sharpened repertoire from the young GM~? And sewing of many new theoretical seeds within GM Carlsen's 'important' games? Will Kasparov's longtime experience vs other top world players be used to bring in any elements of psychology or an even more individualized approach to facing competitors? Surely Garry's WC match experience is invaluable to one seeking a WC soon; and adding his presence in a true "Second" capacity ?! *** How much new knowledge might he save for play of a WC match? Is a #1 ELO-ranking truly the initial target; or is the World Championship his real & most immediate goal~? In that case, it seems likely the Former must be obtained simply as a byproduct of the Latter endeavor, if he succeeds. Good-Skill to you GM Magnus, which ever we should expect to see next. And what a match to see, if we do have an Anand vs Carlsen WC with G.K. as his Second. Can't wait. |
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Match play - |
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blake78613 17-Sep-09, 18:21 |
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tactical_abyss 18-Sep-09, 04:32 |
Here is some food for thought regarding the conclusion or "big picture",as one possibility: www.chesspupil.com Draw your own conclusions. |
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blake78613 18-Sep-09, 07:55 |
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algol 28-Sep-09, 18:34 |
The Scotch in Nanjing To see the game www.chessbase.com. Bonus feature: The chinese outfits they have to wear. |
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algol 29-Sep-09, 06:15 |
Topalov loses King's Indian against Carlsen |
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algol 30-Sep-09, 09:06 |
Henrik Carlsen Earlier today Carlsen played an exciting Gruenfeld against Wang Yue. See here for the game and analysis games.chessdom.com |
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algol 01-Oct-09, 05:25 |
Carlsen plays the Najdorf |
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algol 02-Oct-09, 10:20 |
Nanjing half-way Carlsen scored 4 wins when all other games in the tournament were draws and he leads with 4.5 out of 5 (TPR 3100+) two points clear of Yue Wang who was the only one who managed a draw with Carlsen. In the second half of the tournament Carlsen will have black against Topalov, Leko and Radjabov. So he is probably not going to keep this pace, but he will be hard to catch up with for first place. Carlsen acknowledged Kasparov's preparation in the first game (Scotch against Leko). The Najdorf and Gruenfeld he played are probably his trainer's influence too. The unusual fast tempo (40 moves in 90min, 1 hour sudden death) is most likely another factor in Carlsen's favor. Although in the game against Yue Wang he spoiled a winning position just before time control. But of course the biggest factor is Carlen's imaginative play, putting his opponents under a lot of pressure. During this tournament Carlsen won 19 points on the live rating list and is currently in second place, 12 point behind Topalov. Topalov - possibly handicapped by the upcoming WC match against Anand - lost 9 points on that rating list. But it will still take a lot for Carlsen to overtake Topalov during this tournament and reach his goal of becoming the number one player. |
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algol 04-Oct-09, 07:25 |
Action from Topalov Leko played an excellent game against Carlsen's Gruenfeld. The latter played very accurate to safe the draw, good game games.chessdom.com Topalov is now also in second place. Tomorrow Topalov - Carlsen! |
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algol 05-Oct-09, 06:08 |
All draws in Nanjing Carlsen leads with 2 points and only 3 rounds to go, his TPR is about 3000. |
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algol 06-Oct-09, 05:54 |
Three wins in Nanjing |
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algol 08-Oct-09, 05:24 |
All draws again |
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algol 08-Oct-09, 22:03 |
Magnus Carlsen goes +6 games.chessdom.com Natalia Pogonina on chessgames.com: "Very spectacular and mature play by Carlsen. It looks like he deserves becoming a 2800-level player, and achieving one of the best tournament performances in the history of chess." |
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baronderkilt 09-Oct-09, 00:59 |
It occurs to me ... |
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algol 09-Oct-09, 05:56 |
baronderkilt "I had a long conversation with Garry Kasparov about seeing his work with Carlsen pay off so impressively in Nanjing. You'll be able to get all the details in his upcoming New In Chess article that also covers his match with Karpov and its implications, combined with the lack of money for Anand-Topalov, for the chess world." and also "As Carlsen said on the official Nanjing website, he's been in touch with Kasparov via the internet after each round to discuss preparation for each opponent. Kasparov was quite happy with their work, but also emphasized how tough Carlsen has been at the board, well beyond their preparation." Mig also comments on Carlsen's upcoming busy schedule: "Now that's getting your money's worth from a tournament! Many hard-fought and exciting games in this one, though it's hard to focus on anything other than Carlsen's insane +6 undefeated. He finished 2.5 points ahead of the world #1! He seemed tired in the second half, however, and now has the even stronger Tal Memorial in Moscow and then the London Classic with Kramnik and Nakamura. Not too long after that it's Corus time again..." www.chessninja.com |
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I've just seen the results of the Pearl Spring Tournament... Check out the first half. In five rounds, Magnus Carlsen was the only player to win a game - and he won 4 out of 5. He was already 2 points ahead of Wang Yue and a further half point ahead of everyone else (and of course the only reason Wang was so close was that he managed to draw his game with Carlsen). Things were a bit saner in the second half, but you almost got the impression that 5 of the 6 participants were there to make up the numbers... |
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algol 11-Oct-09, 18:02 |
... Now Carlsen will get some extra pressure to endure in the Tal Memorial (5 - 14 November) where 10 players from the top 13 are scheduled to participate (Topalov, Radjabov and Jakovenko are not playing there, but Anand and Aronian will be there). These are exciting chess times. |
