“Magnus’ trainer had clearly not done enough work”
By mishanp on November 7, 2009
After Magnus Carlsen only survived his first round Tal Memorial game against Kramnik by finding a study-like draw, Kramnik couldn’t resist the temptation to tease Kasparov a little.
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Svidler on Kramnik’s opening preparation, and Shirov’s top 5
By mishanp on November 5, 2009
Peter Svidler describes how Kramnik’s approach to opening preparation is not his thing, while Alexei Shirov sums up the top 5 players.
Posted in Russian | Tagged Anand, Aronian, Carlsen, Kramnik, Leko, preparation, Shirov, Svidler, Topalov | Leave a response
Kramnik on the liberation of losing the crown
By mishanp on September 17, 2009
In the wake of his record-breaking victory in Dortmund, Kramnik gave another interview, this time to Alexander Levit of Russkaya Germaniya. The most interesting section is Kramnik’s graphic description of the burden that being World Champion had become, and the liberation he felt on losing the crown.
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Karpov on the World Champions
By mishanp on August 15, 2009
Anatoly Karpov gave a long interview to the Russian RIA News. The most fascinating section is his assessment of his own place in the pantheon of Chess World Champions, including his controversial opinion that Anand and Topalov would have been unable to achieve the same success without computers.
Posted in Russian | Tagged Alekhine, Anand, Aronian, Bogoljubov, Botvinnik, Bronstein, Capablanca, Carlsen, Chigorin, computers, Euwe, FIDE election, Fischer, Ilyumzhinov, Ivanchuk, Karjakin, Karpov, Kasparov, Keres, Korchnoi, Kramnik, Lasker, Leko, Petrosian, Rubinstein, Spassky, Steinitz, Tal, Topalov | 5 Responses
Ivanchuk on chess genius
By mishanp on April 27, 2009
Ivanchuk’s surreal reply to an odd question on chess genius was one of the highlights of the Nalchik Grand Prix.
Posted in Russian | Tagged Alekhine, Capablanca, Carlsen, Fischer, genius, Ivanchuk, Karpov, Kasparov, Polgar, Tal | 1 Response
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