Veselin Topalov vs Ruslan Ponomariov (2013)

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Veselin Topalov vs Ruslan Ponomariov
FIDE Grand Prix Zug (2013), Zug SUI, rd 7, Apr-25
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation. Schlechter Defense (E52) · 1/2-1/2

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Apr-25-13		chessdgc2: DcGentle: Thanks for the update on the tournament results...the win over Moro is a big one for Gata!

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: Strange that White let Black win a surplus pawn. Should not change the outcome, I guess.

Apr-25-13		Marmot PFL: Not unless Pono can checkmate with a knight.

Apr-25-13		chessdgc2: Yes, it could still be a draw, but it's as ugly as my girlfriend for White

Apr-25-13		Pedro Fernandez: <DcGentle: Strange that White let Black win a surplus pawn. Should not change the outcome, I guess. > Because the check in f3 if Ke5.

Apr-25-13		PawnSac: <Marmot PFL: Not unless Pono can checkmate with a knight.> After having the lead for most of the game, and now seeing it fizzled away, he may be desperate to try!

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: <Pedro Fernandez>: Well, yes, of course, but White was not forced to play 49. Ke2.

Apr-25-13		haydn20: Seems to me (superficially) that Black missed some tactical chances between moves 30 & 40. I'm still kinda stuck on 23...c3 which I can't find a good solution to for White.

Apr-25-13		chessdgc2: White's runnin out of BS and will be forced to retreat...what then?

Apr-25-13		russsshurig: I mean Tops knows a thing or two about defense.

Apr-25-13		PawnSac: < DcGentle: <Pedro Fernandez>: Well, yes, of course, but White was not forced to play 49. Ke2.> i was surprised at that too. I expected Ne3 Ke5 Ng2 or something like that

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: <haydn20>: You are right, <23... c3> looks interesting.

Apr-25-13		Strongest Force: These two like each other?

Apr-25-13		chessdgc2: russsshdurig: Uh, Tops needs to know a thing or two about defense, he's only got a thing or two on the board :)

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: And now nobody wants to offer a draw.

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: Maybe Black is dreaming of winning White's last pawn, but this will stay a dream.

Apr-25-13		PawnSac: If white does not take Ne5 i wonder if Pono will try Nxg4! i mean, it would be impossible to lose, and there would be winning chances! <LMBO>

Apr-25-13		chessdgc2: I don't know if Topa wants to offer a draw or not, but I'd bet you my life's savings ($20) that Topa would accept a draw offer!

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: <PawnSac> Well seriously, it's not funny, this could happen: click for larger view Black to move can win in 14 according to the endgame table bases.

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: But draw agreed.

Apr-25-13		Pedro Fernandez: Good dance between kings and their horses.

Apr-25-13		PawnSac: <DcGentle: <PawnSac> Well seriously, it's not funny, this could happen:> I know! thats what was so funny! heck i woulda tried it. It would be impossible to lose. Heh.. I just checked out that Kamsky game. Well played!

Apr-25-13		PawnSac: Hey Dc.. did you check out that Kramnik Fressinet game? wow, some fireworks there. Frenchie Krammed it to him good.

Apr-25-13		DcGentle: <PawnSac>: Thanks for the hint! I'll take a look. :-)

Apr-25-13		HeMateMe: <FairyPromotion: > I'm happy you're able to read. Please keep me updated with further progress reports.

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