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| Bobsterman3000: Gelfand looks more like Newman than George Costanza... |
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Nov-26-08
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| Open Defence: <Karpova: <spasskey69: Has anyone read his book?>
For those who want to know if Gelfand's <My Most Memorable Games> was worth buying, here's an excerpt from the book: http://www.chesscafe.com/text/skitt...
> thanks <Karpova>! I like Gelfand's writing style, looks like the book has some nice explanations into Gelfand's play need to get it! |
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| Nov-26-08 |
| Cactus: Crushing performance at the 2008 Olympiad. Well done, Gelfand! |
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| Dec-09-08 |
| hrvyklly: For those interested his book is listed on ebay at the moment... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/My-Most-Memor... |
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| May-24-09 |
| zluria: Congratulations to Gelfand on winning the ACP rapid!
I was amazed by the way he won two totally lost endgames in the final against Svidler. Gelfand is a great endgame player. Time trouble only helps him focus. |
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May-24-09
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| malthrope: <zluria: Congratulations to Gelfand on winning the ACP rapid! I was amazed by the way he won two totally lost endgames in the final against Svidler. Gelfand is a great endgame player. Time trouble only helps him focus.> True <zluria> :) In fact you have to <see it> to <believe it!> ~lol~ ;) 
click for larger view'Svidler-Gelfand'
Finals the 4th ACP Rapids Match game the position after 56... R(a3)a1+ 0-1 An amazing final position which is not often seen. I was hoping for a Blitz tiebreak (just for the pleasure of watching more games between these two), but Boris had other ideas! :P - Mal PS: All the games should be available shortly either on the official website or TWIC. Hopefully, <CG.com> will feature a post tourney link shortly. :) |
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| May-24-09 |
| unsound: Nice swindle. Svidler had to take the knight on h1, instead of the bishop on d5 the previous move, but it wasn't so obvious how much deadlier a piece it was. |
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May-24-09
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| amadeus: Congrats to Gelfand. Two silver medals in Dresden, and now a world cup in his pocket. Not bad for a 40 years old, eh? <Mal>, truth be told, I don't understand the necessity of blitz tiebreakers in a Rapid World Cup. And I am a bit tired of Rapid tournaments being decided on Armageddon or blitz games... Rapid is Rapid, blitz is blitz. "Classic is classic, and vice-versa" (famous footballer quotes) |
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| May-24-09 |
| moronovich: Right <amadeus> And in CC they should play another game if tied ;) |
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May-24-09
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| timhortons: http://www.chessvibes.com/reports/g... Congrats!
Life is full of surprises.
Shirov at Mtel and now Gelfand at ACP. |
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May-24-09
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| amadeus: <moronovich>, in CC a 24-games match (each round) seems ok. Anything else would be vulgar :) |
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May-24-09
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| malthrope: <amadeus: Congrats to Gelfand. Two silver medals in Dresden, and now a world cup in his pocket. Not bad for a 40 years old, eh?> I'm hoping that Vishy, Boris and Chucky all start a mid-aged <"Rat Pack"> soon! ~lol~ <<Mal>, truth be told, I don't understand the necessity of blitz tiebreakers in a Rapid World Cup. And I am a bit tired of Rapid tournaments being decided on Armageddon or blitz games... Rapid is Rapid, blitz is blitz.> Well, I try my best not to mix apples & oranges but do enjoy all forms of Chess - Classical, Semi-classical, Rapids (straight rapids and blindfold), and Blitz! Especially when played by the <SUPER GM> elite Grandmasters. :D It's not the first time as this Rapids Knock-Out event certainly didn't set any new precedents. ;) Especially since this was a straight KO event and only one player is allowed to advance. :) <"Classic is classic, and vice-versa" (famous footballer quotes)> Hehehe... ;)
Thanks too <amadeus> for always posting informative posts with lots of info and useful stats. Present case in point your current post in the newly created tourney link (which took place today - better late than never! ~lol~): ACP World Rapid Cup (2009) ...which now features all of the games. :)) My Best, - Mal |
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May-24-09
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| notyetagm: <amadeus: Congrats to Gelfand. Two silver medals in Dresden, and now a world cup in his pocket. Not bad for a 40 years old, eh?> Gelfand and Shirov have both been playing *outstanding* chess of late. Ivanchuk, on the other hand, ... |
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| Jun-24-09 |
| rchczrms: Happy Birthday Mr. Gelfand!
This guy is Petrosian's top student, right? |
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Jun-24-09
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| brankat: Happy Birthday Boris! |
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Jun-24-09
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| jpcsacristan: Happy Birthday GM Gelfand, |
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Jun-24-09
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| talisman: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BORIS! underdog, battler, overachiever, competitor. |
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Jun-24-09
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| swordfish: Yes, Happy Birthday to GM Gelfand. He's been playing amazingly of late--5th in the world in live ratings I think. Keep up the good work! Btw, notyetagm, check Ivanchuk's results at Bazna--he's on the comeback trail also. |
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| Jun-24-09 |
| WhiteRook48: Happy birthday GM Gelfand!! |
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Jun-24-09
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| amadeus: New chip implant? http://www.turneulregilor.com/__Sto... :) |
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| Jun-24-09 |
| moronovich: Happy birthday ! |
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| Oct-31-09 |
| MrMelad: Congratulations for Gelfand the gray for becoming Gelfand the rated #6 in the world! |
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| Oct-31-09 |
| Jim Bartle: "Gelfand the Gray." Very nice.
Somehow he maintains a high rating while rarely playing in the elite tournaments or attracting much attention. |
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| Oct-31-09 |
| kurtrichards: Here is one of Gelfand's classic games...
Gelfand, B. vs. Inarkiev, E.
Jermuk 2009
Position after 48. ... Qd8
click for larger view49. Nd6+ Kc7
50. Nf7 Rxf7
51. Qb7 Kd6
52. Bxf7 Bh6
53. a7 Bf4
54. Qb8+ 1-0 |
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| Nov-20-09 |
| HermesTrismegistus: A cinch to win the first round.
Gelfand vs Obodchuk
No. 1 vs No. 128 ! |
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