Aronian and the Benoni
In the early rounds of Linares Aronian had promising positions but failed to collect any full points. That didn’t stop him providing good quotes for Vasiliev at Chesspro.
Shirov on missing his chance to win Wijk
In mutual time trouble in a crazy position Dominguez gave Shirov a chance to land a winning blow – and tie for first place in the tournament. But with seconds remaining Shirov agreed to a draw.
Kramnik on his Wijk performance
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.
Kramnik on beating Carlsen at Wijk
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.
“Kramnik wasn’t prepared in the opening”
In the latest Chesspro report Tiviakov got to say something you can’t say too often (unless you’re Anand).
Shirov on a roll at Wijk
Vasiliev’s second report on Wijk 2010 at Chesspro included Shirov’s comments on his three wins.
Karjakin on Nakamura (Crestbook interview)
Karjakin’s Q&A session at Crestbook was fairly unremarkable apart from his outspoken description of Nakamura’s behaviour at the ICC.
Gelfand on computers and FIDE
After his win in the FIDE World Cup Gelfand gave a long and fascinating interview to Yury Yakovich at Chesspro.
Nuclear physics on the side
Życie Warszawy (“Warsaw Life”) has an interview with Vladimir Malakhov, who won the 9th Amplico Life rapid tournament with 11.5/13.
Kramnik: “If Topalov becomes champion it will be a disaster for chess”
Kramnik gave a fascinating and controversial interview to Michael Khomich at Sports.ru after winning the Tal Memorial in Moscow.
