chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Vladimir Kramnik vs Ruslan Shcherbakov
Chigorin Memorial-B (1989), Sochi URS
Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky. General Variation (B58)  ·  1/2-1/2

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 1 more Kramnik/R Shcherbakov game
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

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
Jul-29-05  Gowe: Why black accept the draw?
Jul-29-05  Montreal1666: It is black who offered the draw!
Sep-12-05  Gowe: Black offered the draw? are you sure? because that would be amazing and a very coward action. Well, probably he had his fears against the monster Kramnik.
Sep-12-05  psmith: <gowe> Maybe he was about to lose on time?
Sep-12-05  psmith: And maybe in time trouble he was worried about 36. Rxc8 fxe4 37. Rdd8, although it doesn't really seem to come to much.
Sep-12-05  psmith: Of course, Black is winning, don't get me wrong. I just wonder if he hallucinated in time pressure.
Sep-16-05  lopium: Hmm, I don't know.
Sep-16-05  PARACONT1: Monster Kramnik? gee the kid was only 14 yrs old then!
Jan-21-06  something1234: If you lose a piece and are going to lose but your opponent cannot mate you in the time he has left do you have to resign ?
Dec-11-08  thebribri8: If you have insufficient material to mate (e.g. a king and bishop) and your opponent runs out of time, no matter what material he has, the game is a draw. However, if you have a pawn, and your opponent has 2 queens but runs out of time, you win the game.
Mar-30-20
Premium Chessgames Member
  fredthebear: <thebribri8: If you have insufficient material to mate (e.g. a king and bishop) and your opponent runs out of time, no matter what material he has, the game is a draw. However, if you have a pawn, and your opponent has 2 queens but runs out of time, you win the game.>

IMHO, many players do not know this rule. They falsely believe that if one runs out-of-time, it's an automatic loss.

Feb-20-22  whiteshark:


click for larger view

White to move

1) =0.00 (39 ply) <36.Qb7 Rbc3 37.R1d6 Qxd6 38.Rxd6 Bxd6 39.Qd5+ Kh8 40.Qxd6> b3 41.Qb6 f4 42.Bd2 Rc2 43.Qxb3 Rxd2 44.Qe6 Rd1+ 45.Kh2 Rcc1 46.Qe8+ Kh7 47.Qh5+ Kg8 48.Qe8+

= = =

<36.Qb7 Rbc3 37.R1d6 Qxd6 38.Rxd6 Bxd6 39.Qd5+ Kh8 40.Qxd6>


click for larger view

Black to move

1) =0.00 (45 ply) 40...b3 41.Qb6 f4 42.Bd2 Rc2 43.Qxb3 Rxd2 44.Qe6 Rf8 45.Qxe5 Rdd8 46.h4 Rf6 47.Kh2 Rdf8 48.Qh5+ Kg8 49.Qe5

2) +5.11 (45 ply) 40...f4 41.Bd2 R3c4 42.Bxb4 Rd4 43.Qe7 Rc1+ 44.Kh2 Kh7 45.Qf8 Rdd1 46.Qf5+ Kg8 47.Qe6+ Kh7 48.g4 fxg3+ 49.Kxg3 Rd4 50.Qf5+ Kg8 51.Ba5 Rc6 52.Qxe5 Rd3+ 53.Kh2 Rf6 54.Qe8+ Rf8 55.Qe6+ Kh8 56.Bb6 Rdf3 57.Bd4 Rxf2+ 58.Bxf2 Rxf2+ 59.Kg3 Rf6 60.Qc8+ Kh7 61.Qc2+ Kg8 62.h4 Kh8 63.Qe4 Kg8 64.Qe8+ Kh7 65.Qh5+ Kg8 66.Kg4 Rh6 67.Qe8+ Kh7 68.Qf7 Rf6 69.Qh5+ Rh6 70.Qf5+ Kg8 71.Qd5+ Kh8 72.Qa8+ Kh7

3) +7.61 (44 ply) 40...R3c7 41.Qxe5 b3 42.Bd4 Rd7 43.Bb2 Rf8 44.Qe6 Rff7 45.Qxb3 Rb7 46.Qa4 Kh7 47.Bc3 Rbc7 48.Bd4 Rcd7 49.Qc4 Rfe7 50.Be3 Rf7 51.Kh2 Rf6 52.Qh4+ Kg8 53.Qa4 Rdf7 54.Bd4 Re6 55.Qa2 Rg6 56.Qd5 Rh6 57.Kg1 Rg6 58.Bc3 Rh6 59.Qd8+ Kh7 60.Qe8 Rc7 61.Be5 Rc1+ 62.Kh2 Re1 63.Qe7 Rf6 64.Qc7 Rg6 65.Bc3 Rc1 66.Qa5 Rc2 67.Bd4 Rc4 68.Qe5 Rg5 69.Qd5 Rb4 70.Be3 Rb5 71.Qf3 Rb3 72.Qf4

All 6.0 minute analysis by Stockfish 11 v064

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.

<This page contains Editor Notes. Click here to read them.>

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