Monthly Archives: October 2006

Topalov – Kramnik, World Championship 2006 (9)

Posted on October 28, 2006 by admin

Topalov’s opening novelty subdues Kramnik, and he finishes Kramnik off in typical Topalov fashion. Another variation of the Slav Defence sees Topalov taking an unusual sideline – a virtually unplayed 8. a3. He follows this up with a bold and … Continue reading →

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Kramnik – Topalov, World Championship 2006 (8)

Posted on October 27, 2006 by admin

Topalov outfoxes Kramnik to score his first over-the-board win. In another Semi-Slav Meran, Kramnik unleashes a complicated struggle with 12. Bb5+, but Topalov threads his way to equality with an unexpected 15… Qa5! creating a multitude of threats. Kramnik is … Continue reading →

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Topalov – Kramnik, World Championship 2006 (7)

Posted on October 8, 2006 by admin

A draw with Kramnik having the upperhand through most of the game. Kramnik’s third Black in a row. Topalov’s move-order sleight (5. Bd3) spins a Semi Slav into a classical Queen’s Gambit Accepted. Using a rare side-line (12. a4) Topalov … Continue reading →

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Topalov – Kramnik, World Championship 2006 (6)

Posted on October 2, 2006 by admin

Personal note: I publicly acknowledge and commend Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik’s sporting and professional attitude, and strength of character, in playing game 6. I am impressed he stayed in Elista to play this game when many other Grandmasters in his position … Continue reading →

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Kramnik – Topalov, World Championship 2006 (5)

Posted on October 2, 2006 by admin

Game 5 was forfeited in Topalov’s favour after Kramnik did not make an appearance in the first hour of play. This was due to FIDE breaching Kramnik’s contract by locking his private toilet. Kramnik waited in his rest area for … Continue reading →

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Topalov – Kramnik, World Championship 2006 (4)

Posted on October 1, 2006 by admin

Another hard-fought draw. Kramnik ventured a Semi-Slav, and met with a Topalov home-crafted novelty based on a game Kramnik played against Ivanchuk in the 1994 Intel Rapidplay. Topalov gained time out of the opening, gaining compensation by sacrificing a pawn. … Continue reading →

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