Category Archives: Topalov

Topalov – Kamsky, Corus 2006

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Isofarro

White: Veselin Topalov (2801) Black: Gata Kamsky (2686) Opening Scandanavian / Centre Counter Tournament Corus 2006, Wijk aan Zee, Round 1 Date 14/01/2006 ECO Code B01 Result 1-0 1. e4 d5 Kamsky pulls off the first surprise – the Scandanavian. … Continue reading →

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Corus 2006, Round 1

Posted on January 14, 2006 by Isofarro

Anand wins in fine sacrificial style (and wins my vote as the game of the round). Topalov misses an immediate win, but still finishes Kamsky off in style. Aronian plays too ambitiously and loses to a steady Ivanchuk. Loek van … Continue reading →

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