Women’s Chess Champion Kosteniuk wishes Kramnik a happy birthday
Ex-World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik turned 35 today, and the Russian daily newspaper Kommersant published greetings from the current Women’s World Chess Champion, Alexandra Kosteniuk.
Gelfand at Crestbook Part II
The second installment of Boris Gelfand’s answers to the questions of Crestbook readers kept up the incredible length and quality of the first. A general title might be, “Everything you ever wanted to know about GM chess but never dared to ask”. He patiently answers questions ranging from “e4 or d4” to “what’s the meaning of life”!
Classical Anand, Romantic Topalov
84-year-old Mark Taimanov gave an interview to the Russian site, Smena. He talks about the recent WC Match in Sofia and gives his opinion of how the current players compare to the former Champions.
Chronicle of a suicide
That’s the title Yury Vasiliev gave to an amazing interview with Topalov after the final game of the World Championship match in Sofia. Topalov reveals what went through his mind when he committed consecutive blunders on moves 31 and 32, while Anand also gives his views on the match.
Topalov on Kramnik and the Russians
Topalov gave a long and often interesting interview to the Bulgarian “Capital” newspaper, but one remarkable section stands out. The interviewer’s mention of Kramnik was like waving a red rag at a bull.
Topalov: “if someone’s looking to create a provocation they’ll always find something”
Seldom have truer words been spoken than these by Topalov in an interview with the Bulgarian Topsport newspaper.
Karpov on the Pozner show
Anatoly Karpov gave an almost hour-long interview on Russian prime-time television, discussing his candicacy for the position of FIDE President, and much else besides.
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.
