chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Viswanathan Anand vs Peter Leko
World Rapid Championship (2017) (rapid), Riyadh KSA, rd 2, Dec-26
Italian Game: Italian Variation (C50)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

Click Here to play Guess-the-Move
Given 4 times; par: 89 [what's this?]

explore this opening
find similar games 91 more Anand/Leko games
sac: 23.Nh5 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

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]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Dec-26-17  Nerwal: Nice attacking game by Anand (although Black's position is probably bad in more ways than one after 20... h6).
Dec-26-17  Sularus: 19. ... Ne7? [+2.5]

Better was Qe5

Dec-26-17  Sularus: 20. ... h6? [+4.6]

Better was Qb6

Dec-26-17  Sularus: 21. ... Kh7? [+5.8]

Better was Qb6.

Dec-27-17  Pasker: What a great game. Although I didn't understand what's going on it was like a masterpiece by Tal. Anand is putting every piece enprise and Leko for some reason can't capture any of them. I going to check this one out with my engine now to clarify these sacs.
Dec-27-17  scholes: Just like old times
Dec-27-17  Zibbit: Here are my video annotations of this great attacking game by Anand: https://youtu.be/y5WX8J5yEro
Dec-29-17
Premium Chessgames Member
  Honza Cervenka: Leko's usually excellent sense for safety had a break when he played 19...Ne7(??). Why not simply 19...Qa5?
Dec-30-17  Jambow: When Anand lets loose he is still a force to reckon with. Probably some unsound moves but the onus was on Peter to prove it and without much time.
Dec-31-17  sanjayshah: Anand made so many sacrifices to push his 4 pawns which Leko cannot stop atleast one from becoming queen! A Great Game from Anand which you would not like to see from highest rated Carlson or MVL or Aronian, etc. etc.
Jan-04-18
Premium Chessgames Member
  HeMateMe: terrific stuff. A flashback to Anand in the 90s.
Mar-09-18
Premium Chessgames Member
  FSR: No Giuoc-ing Around.
Aug-01-19  Chesgambit: Sacrfice game

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: RAPID. 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