chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Alexey Shirov vs Vladimir Akopian
World Cup (2007), Khanty-Mansiysk RUS, rd 4, Dec-04
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B96)  ·  1/2-1/2

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
a
1
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
White to move.
ANALYSIS [x]
1/2-1/2

rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 1
FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 23 more Shirov/V Akopian games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: If you find a mistake in the database, use the correction form. There is a link at the bottom that reads "Spot an error? Please suggest your correction..." Avoid posting corrections in the kibitzing area.

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
Dec-04-07  cannibal: I wonder how many people would play 12. Nf5! when they only need a draw...
Dec-04-07  Jim Bartle: Yes, Shirov certainly does have his own ideas of how to play for a draw.
Dec-04-07  Petrosian63: Shirov is Shirov.
Dec-04-07  TerryBogard Himself: No wonder Shirov never won against Kasparov in any official games we know of, his trademark dubious sacrifices are present in just about every one of his games.
Dec-04-07  whatthefat: Reminds me of the time Tal sacrificed a knight just to cheer himself up.
Dec-04-07  suenteus po 147: Shirov has been in the game long enough to know that a strong offense is a good defense when you're ahead. I sometimes wonder what might have been Shirov's fate had he peaked in an era where Kasparov wasn't world champion.
Dec-04-07  you vs yourself: <I sometimes wonder what might have been Shirov's fate had he peaked in an era where Kasparov wasn't world champion.> If Kasparov wasn't in that era, Shirov better make sure Anand also wasn't there because he got a serious beating from the latter too.
Dec-05-07  chaarl: <TerryBogardHimself> <you vs yourself>
Nevertheless, Shirov managed to soundly defeat Kramnik in the candidates tournament some years back. In any reasonable system he would have been World Champion by default when Kasparov failed to defend his title.

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.

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