Category Archives: Topalov

Corus 2006, Round 9

Posted on January 24, 2006 by Isofarro

Topalov and Anand are now one point ahead of Gelfand and Adams. Topalov counter-attacks Karjakin and wins. Anand’s novelty exchange sacrifice is enough to gain the point against van Wely. Gelfand snare’s Sokolov. Adams overpowers Kamsky. Anand – van Wely … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 8

Posted on January 23, 2006 by Isofarro

Anand rejoins Topalov in the lead, Karjakin still half a point behind. Anand outplays Bacrot in an ending, pressuring Bacrot into a blunder. Aronian is too much for Mamedyarov to handle. Bacrot – Anand Bacrot handles Anand’s direct approach of … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 7

Posted on January 21, 2006 by Isofarro

Topalov is in the lead, with Anand and Karjakin half a point behind. Karjakin wins a smooth game against Mamedyarov. Kamsky succumbs to the Spanish torture, allowing Leko a pleasant sacrifice. Topalov wins after Sokolov’s attack fails to pay dividends. … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 6

Posted on January 20, 2006 by Isofarro

Risky Anand stumbles and is beaten by Kamsky. Ivanchuk declines a draw, errs and loses to Adams. Anand and Topalov lead with 4 out of 6, followed by Gelfand, Karjakin, Ivanchuk and Adams all half a point behind. Kamsky – … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 5

Posted on January 19, 2006 by Isofarro

Anand takes the sole lead thanks to a drifting Leko. Karjakin surprises with a knight sacrifice to win against Bacrot. Topalov fights back to an advantage but errs into a drawn position. Ivanchuk’s pressure slowly eats away at Kamsky’s position. … Continue reading →

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van Wely – Topalov, Corus 2006

Posted on January 18, 2006 by Isofarro

White: Loek van Wely (2647) Black: Veselin Topalov (2801) Opening Queens Gambit: Slav Tournament Corus 2006, Wijk aan Zee, Round 4 Date 17/01/2006 ECO Code D15 Result 0-1 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c6 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 a6 … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 4

Posted on January 17, 2006 by Isofarro

Topalov and Anand lead Corus at the first rest day. Topalov disposes of van Wely in a typically aggressive affair. Gelfand presses Bacrot and reaps a full point. Kamsky walks into a mating trap after defending tenaciously. Kamsky blunders after … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 3

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Isofarro

Anand leads after catching Ivanchuk off balance. Karjakin beats Kamsky in a neat game. Gelfand powers past Adams, and Topalov cleans up a pawn endgame after a Bacrot blunder. Ivanchuk – Anand From a symmetrical position out of an English … Continue reading →

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Adams – Topalov, Corus 2006

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Isofarro

White: Michael Adams (2707) Black: Veselin Topalov (2801) Opening Sicilian: Scheveningen Tournament Corus 2006, Wijk aan Zee, Round 2 Date 15/01/2006 ECO Code B85 Result 1-0 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 Adams has essayed a variety of different lines … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 2

Posted on January 15, 2006 by Isofarro

Ivanchuk takes the lead after winning a long game against Sokolov. Topalov crashes to a loss against Michael Adams. Bacrot outplays Tiviakov, and Kamsky bounces back with a smooth win over Gelfand. Aronian holds Anand to a draw. Adams – … Continue reading →

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