| Euwe Memorial (1996) |
|
The tenth and final Max Euwe Memorial Chess Tournament was organized by the Verenigde Spaarbank (VSB) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from March 22 to April 1, 1996. Ten grandmasters, all of whom had participated in the last four editions of the Euwe Memorial, were invited to participate in the round robin format. Vasyl Ivanchuk demanded additional costs made to him on account of his seconds, however, so his invitation was rescinded and his seat given to Boris Gelfand. The complete list of participants included (in order of Elo): Garry Kasparov (2775), Vladimir Kramnik (2775), Viswanathan Anand (2725), Boris Gelfand (2700), Veselin Topalov (2700), Nigel Short (2665), Joel Lautier (2630), Yasser Seirawan (2630), Jan Timman (2620), and Jeroen Piket (2570). The average rating of the players qualified the tournament as a Category XVIII event. As with most events he participated in during the year 1996, Topalov performed amazingly, starting in the first round with a win against the World Champion Kasparov. Topalov's dynamic play and impressive wins against the field were enough for him to share first place with Kasparov, with both grandmasters finishing at +4, a full point and a half over the third-place finishers. After this memorial, the sponsor withdrew its support of the tournament, citing turmoil in the chess world and the schism between FIDE and Kasparov as a major factor. Looking over the quality of the games assembled here, though, it's a shame it had to end when it did. The final standings and crosstable are as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
=1 Topalov * 1 0 1 0 1 ½ 1 1 1 6½
=1 Kasparov 0 * ½ 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 ½ 6½
=3 Short 1 ½ * 0 ½ 0 ½ 1 ½ 1 5
=3 Anand 0 0 1 * 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 5
=5 Kramnik 1 0 ½ 0 * ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 4½
=5 Lautier 0 ½ 1 ½ ½ * 0 1 0 1 4½
7 Seirawan ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 1 * 0 1 ½ 4
8 Gelfand 0 0 0 ½ ½ 0 1 * 1 ½ 3½
9 Piket 0 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 0 0 * ½ 3
10 Timman 0 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ * 2½
The 9th Euwe Memorial (1995) was the previous tournament in the series.Original collection: Game Collection: Amsterdam VSB 1996, by User: suenteus po 147.
|
|
| page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 45 |
     |
 |
| Game |
| Result | Moves |
Year | Event/Locale | Opening |
| 1. Kramnik vs Seirawan |
 | 1-0 | 32 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B29 Sicilian, Nimzovich-Rubinstein |
| 2. Lautier vs Short |
| 1-0 | 38 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E12 Queen's Indian |
| 3. Gelfand vs Anand |
| ½-½ | 52 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | D02 Queen's Pawn Game |
| 4. Topalov vs Kasparov |
 | 1-0 | 66 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B90 Sicilian, Najdorf |
| 5. Timman vs J Piket |
| ½-½ | 57 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B63 Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer Attack |
| 6. Anand vs Topalov |
| 0-1 | 51 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B84 Sicilian, Scheveningen |
| 7. Timman vs Kramnik |
| ½-½ | 43 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B13 Caro-Kann, Exchange |
| 8. Seirawan vs Lautier |
| 1-0 | 29 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | D45 Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav |
| 9. J Piket vs Kasparov |
| 0-1 | 39 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E86 King's Indian, Samisch, Orthodox, 7.Nge2 c6 |
| 10. Short vs Gelfand |
| 1-0 | 44 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B92 Sicilian, Najdorf, Opocensky Variation |
| 11. Lautier vs Timman |
| 1-0 | 42 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E12 Queen's Indian |
| 12. Kramnik vs J Piket |
| ½-½ | 19 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E91 King's Indian |
| 13. Gelfand vs Seirawan |
| 1-0 | 109 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E37 Nimzo-Indian, Classical |
| 14. Topalov vs Short |
| 0-1 | 46 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B90 Sicilian, Najdorf |
| 15. Kasparov vs Anand |
| 1-0 | 36 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B13 Caro-Kann, Exchange |
| 16. Timman vs Gelfand |
| ½-½ | 23 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | D00 Queen's Pawn Game |
| 17. Short vs Kasparov |
| ½-½ | 43 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B90 Sicilian, Najdorf |
| 18. Seirawan vs Topalov |
| ½-½ | 42 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E32 Nimzo-Indian, Classical |
| 19. Kramnik vs Lautier |
| ½-½ | 22 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | D27 Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical |
| 20. J Piket vs Anand |
| ½-½ | 19 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E12 Queen's Indian |
| 21. Lautier vs J Piket |
| 0-1 | 25 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | E37 Nimzo-Indian, Classical |
| 22. Gelfand vs Kramnik |
| ½-½ | 33 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | A33 English, Symmetrical |
| 23. Topalov vs Timman |
| 1-0 | 32 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B12 Caro-Kann Defense |
| 24. Kasparov vs Seirawan |
| 1-0 | 34 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | D37 Queen's Gambit Declined |
| 25. Anand vs Short |
| 1-0 | 45 | 1996 | Euwe Memorial | B92 Sicilian, Najdorf, Opocensky Variation |
|
| page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 45 |
|
|
|
There is no kibitzing for this page, yet.
|
|
|
|
|
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:
- No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
- No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
- No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
- Nothing in violation of United States law.
- No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
- No trolling.
- 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.
- Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.
Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.
NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic.
This forum is for this specific tournament 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. |
Spot an error? Please suggest your correction and help us eliminate database mistakes!
Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC
|
Kibitzing
