World Chess Championship (Game 11)

[AdminX]

[Event "World Chess Championship 2008"]
[Site "Bonn"]
[Date "2008.10.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Anand, Viswanathan"]
[Black "Kramnik, Vladimir"]
[Result "*"]
[WhiteElo "2783"]
[BlackElo "2772"]
[PlyCount "18"]
[EventDate "2008.10.29"]
[EventCountry "GER"]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Qc7 8. Bxf6
gxf6 9. f5 Qc5 *

[d]rnb1kb1r/1p3p1p/p2ppp2/2q2P2/3NP3/2N5/PPP3PP/R2QKB1R w KQkq - 0 10

[Anil]

Anand out of opening preparation after 9. .. Qc5. Looks like tables have turned in the second half of the match. Anand should be careful and should always be watchful of the time he is taking. We don't want time trouble again.

[AdminX]

[Event "World Chess Championship 2008"]
[Site "Bonn"]
[Date "2008.10.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Anand, Viswanathan"]
[Black "Kramnik, Vladimir"]
[Result "*"]
[WhiteElo "2783"]
[BlackElo "2772"]
[PlyCount "19"]
[EventDate "2008.10.29"]
[EventCountry "GER"]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Qc7 8. Bxf6
gxf6 9. f5 Qc5 10. Qd3 *

[d]rnb1kb1r/1p3p1p/p2ppp2/2q2P2/3NP3/2NQ4/PPP3PP/R3KB1R b KQkq - 0 10

[AdminX]

[Event "World Chess Championship 2008"]
[Site "Bonn"]
[Date "2008.10.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Anand, Viswanathan"]
[Black "Kramnik, Vladimir"]
[Result "*"]
[WhiteElo "2783"]
[BlackElo "2772"]
[PlyCount "20"]
[EventDate "2008.10.29"]
[EventCountry "GER"]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Qc7 8. Bxf6
gxf6 9. f5 Qc5 10. Qd3 Nc6 *

[d]r1b1kb1r/1p3p1p/p1nppp2/2q2P2/3NP3/2NQ4/PPP3PP/R3KB1R w KQkq - 0 11

[Anil]

From http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/2008/10 ... -live.html:

8...gxf6 9.f5 White also has many other options such as 9.Qd2, 9.Be2, 9.Qf3, etc... If Anand wins or draw with ease, he will look like a genius for employing 1.e4 to shock his opponent. On the other hand, if he loses in a sharp game, he will be questioned for his decision to play aggressively instead of going for something quiet when he needs only 1/2 point to retain his title. If I am Kramnik, I would be happy to have a chance to score in a sharp opening, especially when a draw is no good for me.

9...Qc5 I cannot remember how many times Kramnik has used the Sicilian Najdorf in his career. You can check your database for the exact number. If I remember correctly, probably between 5-10 at most and I do not believe that he has done so well with it. I do not remember Kramnik winning any game with the Najdorf. On the other hand, at this stage of the match, the surprise element and nerve will play a very big role.


From http://chessok.com/broadcast/live.php?k ... pgn&game=0:
the main move now is 10.Qd3. 8 games 75% success

[emerson4301972]

the main move now is 10.Qd3. 8 games 75% success - from chess ok

[AdminX]

[Event "World Chess Championship 2008"]
[Site "Bonn"]
[Date "2008.10.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Anand, Viswanathan"]
[Black "Kramnik, Vladimir"]
[Result "*"]
[WhiteElo "2783"]
[BlackElo "2772"]
[PlyCount "21"]
[EventDate "2008.10.29"]
[EventCountry "GER"]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Qc7 8. Bxf6
gxf6 9. f5 Qc5 10. Qd3 Nc6 11. Nb3 *

[d]r1b1kb1r/1p3p1p/p1nppp2/2q2P2/4P3/1NNQ4/PPP3PP/R3KB1R b KQkq - 0 11

[AdminX]

[Event "World Chess Championship 2008"]
[Site "Bonn"]
[Date "2008.10.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Anand, Viswanathan"]
[Black "Kramnik, Vladimir"]
[Result "*"]
[WhiteElo "2783"]
[BlackElo "2772"]
[PlyCount "22"]
[EventDate "2008.10.29"]
[EventCountry "GER"]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Qc7 8. Bxf6
gxf6 9. f5 Qc5 10. Qd3 Nc6 11. Nb3 Qe5 *

Kavalek - Chandler had this position back in 1982.
[d]r1b1kb1r/1p3p1p/p1nppp2/4qP2/4P3/1NNQ4/PPP3PP/R3KB1R w KQkq - 0 12

[AdminX]

[Event "World Chess Championship 2008"]
[Site "Bonn"]
[Date "2008.10.29"]
[Round "?"]
[White "Anand, Viswanathan"]
[Black "Kramnik, Vladimir"]
[Result "*"]
[WhiteElo "2783"]
[BlackElo "2772"]
[PlyCount "23"]
[EventDate "2008.10.29"]
[EventCountry "GER"]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Qc7 8. Bxf6
gxf6 9. f5 Qc5 10. Qd3 Nc6 11. Nb3 Qe5 12. O-O-O *

[d]r1b1kb1r/1p3p1p/p1nppp2/4qP2/4P3/1NNQ4/PPP3PP/2KR1B1R b kq - 0 12

[BubbaTough]

Good opening choice by Kramnik. Looks like an unbalanced position, with good long term chances if he defends well. Maybe he is so good at finding all these positions where both sides having winning chances because of all his work making sure he does not play them .

-Sam