Jan-11-10 V Akopian vs Morozevich, 2010 
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OktHorse: Solid game. Akopian creates a nice long term weakness on d6 and takes advantage of the resulting pin to position the powerful 27. Nf4. Morozevich's woes continue. |
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Oct-02-09 Magnus Carlsen 
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OktHorse: We should all keep in mind that Kasparov has more to offer Carlsen than his opening book and preparation strategy ... his killer instinct. Remember Carlsen was outplaying his opposition earlier this year, but he drew many "won" positions. In this tournament Carlsen is closing the ... |
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Apr-20-05 R Palliser vs D Howell, 2005 
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OktHorse: <alayo> right on! Mine was similar, but yours is better. 26 ... Rxf3 27. Rxf3 Re1+! 28. Rff1 Rxd1 29. Rxd1(not Nxd1) Bxd4+ 30. Rxd4 Qe3+ 31. K... Qxd4 and black only needs to consolidate his advantage with connected passed pawns. |
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Feb-12-05 A Bisguier vs A Matanovic, 1961 
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OktHorse: Just a note: 86... Ne3 also works for the original problem.
87. h6 Nc4 88. h7 Nc3+ 89. Ka1 Nd2 0-1. |
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Jan-30-05 Corus Group A (2005) 
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OktHorse: WELL WELL. It appears winning the Russian Championship is not such a tremendous feat after all.
Perhaps Kasparov can be paid to participate in a real tournament.
Perhaps Kramnik should continue avoiding a title defense.
Perhaps Leko, Anand, and Topalov deserve a change to play.
O! |
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Dec-10-04 Vidmar vs Euwe, 1929 
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OktHorse: <davidwill> Damn. You're right. No wonder I'm terrible at this game. |
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Nov-19-04 B De Cat vs T Arcasoy, 2001 
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OktHorse: <acirce> Are you feeling sick? I don't get it. NATO does not have chess tournaments? |
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Sep-29-04 Kramnik vs Leko, 2004 
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OktHorse: How refreshing!! I just watched the post game video commentary for the first three games. It's so nice to have reasonable, civil competitors answering questions. There's no Kaspy running drivel out the side of his mouth. How refreshing. |
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Sep-17-04 O Bernstein vs Capablanca, 1914 
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OktHorse: Is the single tempo so important white can't play 26. h3 relievig the back rank?? |
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Sep-06-04 N Firman vs M Prusikin, 2004
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OktHorse: <Tennyson> You are absolutely correct. That's why I think his move is so amazing, he could have taken the 1/2 point. |
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