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Vladimir Kramnik vs Levon Aronian
Kramnik vs Aronian (2012)  ·  Semi-Slav Defense: General (D43)  ·  1/2-1/2
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Apr-25-12
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  chessgames.com: Please note that Thursday is a rest day; this game will start on Friday 9:00 am USA/Eastern.
Apr-25-12
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  whiteshark: First in time, first in line!
Apr-25-12  LoveThatJoker: Second verse, same as the first!

LTJ

Apr-25-12  rapidcitychess: Let's hope for the third decisive game.

In Kramnik's favor, hopefully. c:

Apr-25-12  LoveThatJoker: <rapidcitychess> I couldn't ask 4 more! :D

LTJ

Apr-25-12  weisyschwarz: I predict a five-star game by Aronian.
Apr-25-12
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  wordfunph: one will be buried six feet under.
Apr-25-12  kardopov: Aronian will rule! Oh no, guess it's Kramnik. Gosh... I think both will rule
Apr-25-12
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  waustad: The games with Kramnik as white have all been interesting. Let's hope that the pattern continues.
Apr-25-12  Octal: At this point Kramnik has no weaknesses, with the exception of that f2 square.
Apr-26-12
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  spinal pat: Go Kramnik!
Apr-26-12  LoveThatJoker: <spinal pat> Yes! I agree, bro! Go Kramnik!

LTJ

Apr-26-12
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  King Sacrificer: Another Ruy Lopez?
Apr-26-12
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  Domdaniel: The e-pawn people have had their fun. It's time for 1.c4 and an English.
Apr-26-12  solskytz: Not a fourteen-game match as Kramnik likes, but still quite fun
Apr-27-12  Jason Frost: <King Sacrificer> Even if Kramnik opts for 1.e4, I seriously doubt he is willing to test Aronian's Marshall or prep vs some Anti-Marshall line in a non rapid game.
Apr-27-12
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  PhilFeeley: Why is everyone cheering for Kramnik? I'd like to see Aronian take this match. He'll be a worthy WC contender against Carlsen.
Apr-27-12
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  King Sacrificer: <PhilFeeley: Why is everyone cheering for Kramnik?>

Ignore them. They are automated messages by CG. They want people to think Kramnik fans exist.

Apr-27-12  Everyone: <KRAMNIK ftw!!!>

This is an automated messages by <Everyone>!

Apr-27-12  Jason Frost: Have to agree with <everyone>, why wouldn't everyone be cheering for Vlad?
Apr-27-12
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  spinal pat: Go Kramnik! ;)
Apr-27-12
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  King Sacrificer: There's no harm spicing things up a little bit. I support Aronian because I like seeing something different than the "best computer move". OK, Kramnik is playing perfect and he can not be criticized because of this, but i don't enjoy his chess. It's like watching a very high-level chess computer.

Come on Levon!

Apr-27-12
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  spinal pat: I like Aronian too for his chess talent, at the moment probably the better player but Kramnik still has a bit of 'unknown' factor in his chess. Ok, sometimes Kramnik just stuffs up. He's also the underdog here and I am a bit naive to hope he can win the match (if Aronian would play his best chess). Aronian has a little less mysterie around his chess (I think, more than probable I just can't sense it).
Apr-27-12
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  talisman: how does one "stuff up"?
Apr-27-12
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  spinal pat: By playing under his ability, WC against Anand. Tremendous play by Anand but I feel Kramnik wasn't in his greatest shape there, not saying he could've won if he was, but could have been a closer encounter though.
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