chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Garry Kasparov vs Vladimir Kramnik
Novgorod (1997), Novgorod RUS, rd 9, Jun-22
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer. Neo-Modern Variation Early deviations (B62)  ·  1/2-1/2

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 121 more Kasparov/Kramnik games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: Some people don't like to know the result of the game in advance. This can be done by registering a free account then visiting your preferences page, then checking "Don't show game results".

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

Kibitzer's Corner
Mar-05-07
Premium Chessgames Member
  plang: Kramink had defeated Kasparov earlier in the event; this was their rematch. Kramnik was probably the leading expert on this variation during the mid to late 90s. Kasparov had prepared 18 c3 as an improvement over 18 Ba7 which Shirov had played against Kramnik a few months earlier. Kramnik declined Kasparovs pawn sacrifice 19 Bc2 as it would have led to a strong attack. 25 g3 with the idea of 26 h4 would have led to a close to winning advantage for white. One of the ideas was that Kasparov could have answered 25..Qe8 with 26 Qb6. After 25 Rd4 Kramink was able to consolidate and actually get the advantage. 29 g5 and 33 g6 were further inaccuracies though Kasparov was able to escape with a draw. 38..Nc6 would have given Kramink a better chance of winning. 39..Qh5 also would have been an improvement.
Aug-03-08  Hesam7: This is their earlier encounter in the same tournament: Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1997.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC