Carlsen vs Kramnik, London Chess Classic
London Chess Classic Round 1 - Carlsen vs Kramnik
Carlsen has matured so much in the last 4-5 years that he now conciously chooses to enter complex positions against one of the strongest players ever. Carlsen understands the nuances of the game with mind boggling depth. More than brilliant moves, his subtle quiet looking moves are breath-taking. Here's an example:
Here, Kramnik was already suffering and was in a lost position at this level. It is not easy for an ordinary GM to convert this win over Kramnik. But Carlsen is a VS (Very Super) GM. The position is after Kramnik's 40 ... Nb3, which is a blunder at this level. Carlsen goes 40. Be2 Qb1 42. Bc4 Rxa3 43. Ne2 Ra2 44.
Bxf7+ Kxf7 45. Qc4+ Kf8 46. Rb7 Rxe2+ 47. Qxe2 Qa1 48. Rxb3 Qa5 1-0
A combination of squeezing the Queen and mate threats does it. Kramnik loses huge material. Carlsen is home and how!
With this win, Carlsen has deservedly cemented his place at the top of the Live Chess Ratings list.
Watch the amazing display in full:
Carlsen has matured so much in the last 4-5 years that he now conciously chooses to enter complex positions against one of the strongest players ever. Carlsen understands the nuances of the game with mind boggling depth. More than brilliant moves, his subtle quiet looking moves are breath-taking. Here's an example:
Here, Kramnik was already suffering and was in a lost position at this level. It is not easy for an ordinary GM to convert this win over Kramnik. But Carlsen is a VS (Very Super) GM. The position is after Kramnik's 40 ... Nb3, which is a blunder at this level. Carlsen goes 40. Be2 Qb1 42. Bc4 Rxa3 43. Ne2 Ra2 44.
Bxf7+ Kxf7 45. Qc4+ Kf8 46. Rb7 Rxe2+ 47. Qxe2 Qa1 48. Rxb3 Qa5 1-0
A combination of squeezing the Queen and mate threats does it. Kramnik loses huge material. Carlsen is home and how!
With this win, Carlsen has deservedly cemented his place at the top of the Live Chess Ratings list.
Watch the amazing display in full:
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