Peter Svidler vs Vladimir Kramnik (2004)

Peter Svidler vs Vladimir Kramnik
Dortmund Sparkassen (2004) · Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian. General (B30) · 0-1

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Dec-15-05		Honza Cervenka: 26...Nh6!? deserved attention. The idea is 27.c3 Rf8 (threatening 28...Be5#) 28.Bd4 Nf5+ 29.Kh2 Nxd4 30.cxd4 Rf4 31.Ng3 Rh6 and black with material advantage is completely dominating on the board. Of course, Kramnik's play in endgame was excellent. I like his ability to keep strong initiative in quite simplified position with reduced material.

Jun-13-06		ClubplayerGOLD: What is the reason black does NOT want to play 18...Nc4 ? Is is because of 19.Bd4 by any chance?

Feb-18-08		percyblakeney: 12. Re1 is not a good move... Exchanging queens first gives white the advantage but just look at the position Svidler's move leads to after 15. ... Nd4, ouch.

Feb-18-08		percyblakeney: It looks as if Svidler missed the draw by not playing 46. Kd3 instead of getting his king cut off from the action with Ke1. I realise now that this was a blitz game, and that may explain some of the moves...

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