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.
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.
The unplayed 32…Kf8!! in Carlsen-Kramnik
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.
Rauf Mamedov on the Chinese School
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.
