Vladimir Kramnik vs Anton Demchenko (2017)

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Vladimir Kramnik vs Anton Demchenko
World Cup (2017), Tbilisi GEO, rd 2, Sep-06
King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense (A05) · 1-0

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Sep-06-17		Bondsamir: Kramnik shows unrivaled accuracy which is way above any player in this tournament, It is ridiculous world to call carlsen a champion with the presence of Kramnik and the Russian super masters.

Sep-06-17		Robyn Hode: You may recall that Carlsen beat a Russian super master to retain his world title.

Sep-06-17		Marmot PFL: Russia used to dominate Olympiad but hasn't won in 15 years.

Sep-07-17		offramp: <Bondsamir: Kramnik shows unrivaled accuracy which is way above any player in this tournament...> Krammers is playing highly original and powerful chess. In the last year he seems to have grown stronger than ever. Who can beat Kramnik?

Sep-07-17		tonsillolith: It's not ridiculous at all to call Carlsen champion, though it may be ridiculous to say he is head and shoulders above the competition. But that is only a statement about the strength of the other top players, not about Carlsen's lack of greatness.

Sep-07-17		visayanbraindoctor: <Bondsamir: It is ridiculous world to call carlsen a champion> Carlsen is the world champion and the strongest player in the world. I think what your statement really means is that 'I don't like Carlsen's dry style'. Something that many kibitzers complain about. Personally, I actually find Karpov's play (to which Carlsen's style has been compared to) more interesting and with more unexpected moments, but that's just a personal opinion. On the other hand this is balanced by Carlsen's currently unrivaled accuracy in positional play. He builds up minute advantages like a juggernaut and grabs on small mistakes like a crocodile, irresistibly dragging his opponents into the swamp. <offramp: Krammers is playing highly original and powerful chess.> Certainly the 'bishop walk' 37. Bh3 39. Bg4 40. Bh5 41. Bg6 looks original. Kramnik clearly was already thinking of it when he played 36. h4, vacating the h3 square for his bishop. He then zigzags it in dainty little steps all the way to g6. Quite a pretty walk to behold.

Sep-07-17		keypusher: < Bondsamir: Kramnik shows unrivaled accuracy which is way above any player in this tournament, It is ridiculous world to call carlsen a champion with the presence of Kramnik and the Russian super masters.> Are you insane across the board, or only where chess is concerned?

Sep-08-17		perfidious: There were also those who undoubtedly believed Kasparov--even at his zenith--was no better than primus inter pares, same as any of the champions who preceded him. We all have our delusions.

Sep-08-17		GarryWise: This is the game that broke Demchenko's spirit and he never competed seriously again.

Sep-09-17		Everett: <-08-17 GarryWise: This is the game that broke Demchenko's spirit and he never competed seriously again.> Yes, I like that you've done this, showing how ridiculous these sweeping statements are. Certain fanboys and Kibitzers like to hear about mind-crushing moments. From what I can sense, most of these individuals have never competed face to face in nearly anything in their lives, including chess. Armchair pseudo-warriors.

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