Category Archives: Ponomariov

Mtel Masters 2006, Round 4 – Kamsky blasts Svidler, Anand dispatches Ponomariov

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Isofarro

Kamsky’s hot streak continues as he smashed Svidler’s insipid play. Ponomariov stumbles into a strategic error and is duly dispatched by Anand. Topalov fights to equality against Bacrot. Kamsky – Svidler Out of a Classical Scheveningen Sicilian, Svidler provokes white … Continue reading →

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Mtel Masters 2006, Round 3 – Kamsky in the lead, beating Anand

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Isofarro

Kamsky outplays Anand in a rook and pawns endgame. Topalov fends off Ponomariov. Svidler’s Grunfeld is patched up. Anand – Kamsky Another anti-Marshall Ruy Lopez (why the sudden popularity?) sees Kamsky again employ the manoeuvre Nc6-d8-e6 adding pressure on the … Continue reading →

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Mtel Masters 2006, Round 2 – Anand downs Topalov in tactical display

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Isofarro

Anand’s creative play nets the point against Topalov, on the Black side of an anti-Marshall Ruy Lopez. Svidler secures the point against a timid Ponomariov. Bacrot cracks under Kamsky’s will-to-win in a long game. Topalov – Anand Topalov’s anti-Marshall Ruy … Continue reading →

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Mtel Masters 2006, Round 1 – Anand’s hypermodern play outfoxes Bacrot

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Isofarro

Anand is the first off the mark with a win over Bacrot. Svidler holds the position against Topalov’s pressure. One of the very interesting points in this tournament is that players cannot offer draws directly, they must do so via … Continue reading →

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