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| Jan-12-07 | | barbababa: Head-to-Head: Carlsen vs Karjakin decimal odds are both 1.95. How can they both have odds less than 2.00 ? |
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Jan-12-07
 | | WannaBe: <barbababa> Bookie's keep from the pot perhaps? |
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| Jan-12-07 | | acirce: <L. Aronian - R. Ponomariov: Aronian is undefeated against Ponomariov, with +4 -0 =6. When Aronian have white pieces, he is +2 -0 =2. Their last game was 23 move draw in the 2006 Russian Club Cup.> Nope, has to be this one from the Tal Memorial: Ponomariov vs Aronian, 2006 <Bookie's keep from the pot perhaps?> Yep. |
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Jan-12-07
| | WannaBe: <acirce: ... Nope, has to be this one from the Tal ...> Thank you for the correction. I must have have clicked/copy/pasted on the wrong link. =) |
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Jan-13-07
 | | Chessgames Bookie: <barbababa: Head-to-Head: Carlsen vs Karjakin decimal odds are both 1.95. How can they both have odds less than 2.00 ?> We take 5% from the pool of losing bets before paying off the winners. It's called the "juice" and explained in a little more detail in the help section. |
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| Jan-13-07 | | Bob726: In the standings section, you totally skipped who was #7. 1. barbababa 15,655
2. voronin 15,302
3. Fredrik 12,283
4. fersonatu 11,714
5. MatedStan 11,500
6. jokinas 11,125
8. statisticsman 10,240
9. Avion
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Jan-13-07
| | WannaBe: Handi C(r)apper's Corner!
(The way I'm going, it's total Crap!)
Round 3, Monday 15th, January
L. van Wely vs. A. Motylev: This will be their first game against each other. S. Karjakin vs. V. Topalov: Topalov leads Karjakin +6 -1 =1, when Karjakin have white, he is +1 -3 =0 against Topalov. A. Shirov vs. T. Radjabov: Shirov has a slim lead of +5 -4 =6, when Shirov have white, he is +2 -1 =1 against Radjabov. S. Tiviakov vs. V. Kramnik: Kramnik is undefeated against Tiviakov, +3 -0 =6, when Tiviakov have white, he is +0 -0 =4 against Kramnik, the longest game is 37 moves, shortest game is 24 moves. D. Navara vs. P. Svidler: Navara and Svidler have played once, with Navara winning. Navara vs Svidler, 2006 R. Ponomariov vs. M. Carlsen: They have played once, the game ended in a 60 move draw. Carlsen vs Ponomariov, 2006 V. Anand vs. L. Aronian: Anand lead it with +1 -0 =3, when Anand have white, he is +1 -0 =1 against Aronian. |
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Jan-14-07
| | WannaBe: Handi C(r)apper's Corner!!!
Round 4 - Tuesday the 16th
A. Motylev vs. L. Aronian: They have met once before, with Motylev winning. Motylev vs Aronian, 2003 M. Carlsen vs. V. Anand: Talk about Youth vs. Experience! Anand have +2 -0 =3 lead over young Magnus. When Anand have white pieces, he is +2 -0 =0 against Magnus. The last time they played, was in the World Blitz Championship (2006) and the game Carlsen vs Anand, 2006 ended in a draw. P. Svidler vs. R. Ponomariov: Ponomariov leads, with +3 -1 =9. When Svidler have white, he is +1 -2 =3 against Ruslan. V. Kramnik vs. D. Navara: They have never played against each other. T. Radjabov vs. S. Tiviakov: They have played twice before, Tiviakov had white both times, and both games ended in a draw. Their last game was in Russian Club Cup (2006). (Useless Information department, both games was Sicilian, Alapin (B22) and the first game Tiviakov vs Radjabov, 2005 ended after move 21 when Radjabov offered the draw, and game 2 Tiviakov vs Radjabov, 2006 ended in the middle of move 21 when Tiviakov offered the draw.) V. Topalov vs. A. Shirov: Two players that knows each really well, Shirov leads with +20 -14 =31. When Topalov have white, he is +12 -5 =11 against Shirov. L. van Wely vs. S. Karjakin: This will be their second meeting, their first game Van Wely vs Karjakin, 2006 ended in a draw. |
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Jan-14-07
 | | cu8sfan: Hehe! Navara won me 263 chessbucks today. |
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| Jan-15-07 | | Chess Classics: <Chessgames Bookie> Would it not be a bad idea to have your tickets show "open/closed betting"? For instance, I want to know how much I'll win, if, say, I am correct in picking Kramnik over Topalov in the head-to-head at Corus, and let us say that the odds show that it's 1.5:1, my favor, which isn't the case, but for our purposes it will be. Anyway, I want to know if how much I will win, but I also want to know if that can change (of course it can, but for obscure events that can be a pain). Of course, you can look at the "hot events" and find when betting closes, but this addition might save some valuable seconds. Give it some thought. Regards,
CC |
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Jan-16-07
| | WannaBe: No games on Wednesday, but to get you an early head-start on Thursday, here is the Handi-Capper's Corner! Round 5 - Thursday the 18th
S. Karjakin - A. Motylev: They have played once before, the game ended in a draw. Motylev vs Karjakin, 2005 A. Shirov - L. van Wely: Shirov has a big lead of +18 -5 =5 over Loek. When Shirov is white, he is +10 -3 =0 versus Van Wely. S. Tiviakov - V. Topalov: Tiviakov have a +1 -0 =5 lead on Topalov. When Tiviakov is white, he is +1 -0 =2 against Topalov. D. Navara - T. Radjabov: They have played once before, the game ended in a 55-move draw. Navara vs Radjabov, 2000 R. Ponomariov - V. Kramnik: They are tied at +2 -2 =4. When Ponomariov have white, he is +2 -1 =3 against Kramnik. V. Anand - P. Svidler: These two knows each other really well, Anand leads it +7 -2 =23. When Anand have white, he is +7 -1 =7 against Svidler. L. Aronian - M. Carlsen: Aronian is undefeated against Carlsen, with +2 -0 =4. When Aronian have white, he is +1 -0 =2. |
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Jan-16-07
| | WannaBe: Yes! Another draw!!! Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching!!! =) |
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Jan-16-07
 | | Sneaky: I knew there would be a lot of draws today so I made two huge 1000 chessbuck bets on some draws. One was Topalov vs Shirov, 2007, the other was Radjabov vs Tiviakov, 2007. Waaaaaahh!! :( :( :(
I'm busted!
I'm financially ruined!!! |
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| Jan-16-07 | | fersonatu: <Sneaky> If you expected "a lot of draws" Then why didn't you spread your cash across all of the games? Besides I thought you liked to play the long shots. Draw is not the long shot bet here! Radjabov to win the tounament!?! ... now that is a long shot bet. Do you have that ticket? Take care,
Robert |
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Jan-17-07
| | WannaBe: ♔ Handi-Capper's Corner ♔
Get you off to an early start for Friday!
Round 6 - Friday the 19th
A. Motylev - M. Carlsen: They have played once, with Motylev beating Carlsen in Group B of Wijk aan Zee. Motylev vs Carlsen, 2006 P. Svidler - L. Aronian: Aronian have a slim lead of +3 -2 =5, when Svidler have white, he is +0 -1 =2 against Levon. V. Kramnik - V. Anand: Talk about knowing your opponent, Anand leads the head-to-head series +18 -12 =84(!!). When Kramnik have white, he is +9 -6 =47. Since 2002, Kramnik have beaten Anand only once, in a rapid Kramnik vs Anand, 2002 all the other (28) games, have Anand +4 (all white pieces) -0 =24. T. Radjabov - R. Ponomariov: Radjabov is undefeated against Ponomariov, +1 -0 =4. When Teimour have white, he is +0 -0 =3 against Ruslan. V. Topalov - D. Navara: This will be their meeting.
L. van Wely - S. Tiviakov: They are dead tied at +5 -5 =9. When Loek have white, he is +4 -1 =2 against Sergei. S. Karjakin - A. Shirov: They are dead tied at +1 -1 =1. This will be the third time Sergey will have white, the previous two time, Sergey won, and drew against Alexey. |
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| Jan-17-07 | | percyblakeney: <When Shirov is white, he is +10 -3 =0 versus Van Wely> Now that's an unusual score in these drawish days :-) |
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Jan-17-07
| | Sneaky: <<Sneaky> If you expected "a lot of draws" Then why didn't you spread your cash across all of the games?> Because I was GAMBLING!!! :( |
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| Jan-18-07 | | Delusional Patzer: Bleh... my second day playing this chessbookie-thingy and I'm already going to the Loanshark. Well, I don't really <<need>> it, but I'm just snazzy like that. |
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Jan-18-07
| | WannaBe: ♔ Handi-Capper's Corner ♔
Get you ready for Saturday's Round 7
A. Shirov-A. Motylev: Shirov leads this series +4 -3 =4, when Shirov have white, he is +4 -1 =1, however Shirov have been struggling at this year's tournament. S. Tiviakov-S. Karjakin: Karjakin is undefeated against Tiviakov, +1 -0 =4. The lone victory came in 2003, Karjakin vs Tiviakov, 2003 (113 moves!) and all 4 other meetings have ended in draws, including last year's Wijk aan Zee. Tiviakov vs Karjakin, 2006 D. Navara-L. van Wely: They have met once before, with Van Wely winning. Navara vs Van Wely, 2004 R. Ponomariov-V. Topalov: Topalov leads it, +6 -3 =8. When Ponomariov have white, he is +2 -1 =5 against Topalov. The last time they played, was MTel Masters (2006), Topalov won with white, and drew with black. V. Anand-T. Radjabov: Anand leads it with +7 -4 =8, when Anand have white, he is +3 -2 =5 against Radjabov. This should be a great match-up, with Radjabov playing well, and Anand close behind. L. Aronian-V. Kramnik: Kramnik is undefeated against Aronian, +1 -0 =2. When Aronian have white (2 times) he drew both games. M. Carlsen-P. Svidler: Svidler is undefeated against Carlsen, +2 -0 =2. The only time Carlsen had white, they drew. |
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Jan-19-07
 | | Chnebelgrind: Marienbad: <Ivanov cancelled> Orlov as well is replaced. The new are Meduna and Neuman |
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Jan-19-07
| | WannaBe: ♔ Handi-Capper's Corner ♔
Get you all set up for Sunday's round 8... Monday is a rest day, and round 9 resumes on Tuesday. (So that probably means a bunch of quick draws....)
Round 8 - Sunday the 21st, January.
A. Motylev - P. Svidler: Motylev is undefeated against Svidler, going +1 -0 =3. When Motylev have white, he is +0 -0 =2. V. Kramnik - M. Carlsen: Kramnik and Carlsen have never played each other! How about that!? T. Radjabov - L. Aronian: Aronian is undefeated against Radjabov, going +2 -0 =3. When Radjabov have white, he is +0 -1 =2. Will this be the game that gets him into the win column? V. Topalov - V. Anand: Two players that knows each other well, Vishy leads the head-to-head with +20 -12 =37. When Topalov have white, he is +7 -7 =21 against Anand. But I think you can throw all the records and stats out the window when these two go at it. L. van Wely - R. Ponomariov: Ponomariov have a good lead of +4 -1 =3 against Van Wely. When Loek have white, he is +0 -1 =2 against Ruslan. S. Karjakin - D. Navara: The two youngster have no recorded game(s) in the database against each other. A. Shirov - S. Tiviakov: Shirov leads it with +3 -1 =4, when Shirov have white, he is +2 -1 =0 against Tiviakov. But Shirov is having an horrible tournament, and Tiviakov isn't doing much better either. |
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Jan-20-07
| | WannaBe: Woo Hoo!! Winner, Winner!! 2 draw tickets paid!! Woo Hoo!! :-) |
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Jan-21-07
| | WannaBe: Call me stupid, but I took white/white/white. =) |
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Jan-21-07
| | WannaBe: ♔ Handi-Capper's Corner!! ♔
Going to get you ready for the home stretch of the tournament! Round 9 - Tuesday the 23rd
S. Tiviakov - A. Motylev: They have met once before with Tiviakov winning. Motylev vs Tiviakov, 1998 D. Navara - A. Shirov: They have only met twice, and Shirov leads it +1 -0 =1. In their previous meeting, when Navara had white, he drew, when Navara had black, he lost. R. Ponomariov - S. Karjakin: Karjakin have a slim lead in head-to-head meetings, +2 -1 =4. When Ponomariov have white, he is +0 -1 =3. V. Anand - L. van Wely: Two players that knows each other well, and I believe the term 'own' can be used here, Anand is ahead +17 -2 =13 against Van Wely. When Anand have white, he is +11 -0 =7. L. Aronian - V. Topalov: Topalov have the slimmest lead in this series with +2 -1 =2, when Aronian have white, he is +1 -0 =1. M. Carlsen - T. Radjabov: Carlsen is undefeated against Radjabov, with the score of +1 -0 =3. When Carlsen had white, he is +0 -0 =2 against Teimour. P. Svidler - V. Kramnik: Kramnik leads it with +10 -6 =15. When Svidler have white pieces, he is +5 -1 =10 against Kramnik. |
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Jan-22-07
| | WannaBe: ♔ Handi-Capper's Corner♔
Get you ready for Wednesday's match-ups!
Thursday is an off-day, and it will be followed by games on Friday/Saturday/Sunday to conclude the 13-round tournament! Round 10 - Wednesday the 24th
A. Motylev - V. Kramnik: They have face each other once before, in the Russian Championship Superfinal (2005) and the game ended in a draw. Motylev vs Kramnik, 2005 T. Radjabov - P. Svidler: Radjabov leads it +3 -1 =6. When Radjabov have white, he is +1 -1 =5 against Svidler. V. Topalov - M. Carlsen: These two have never played each other. L. van Wely - L. Aronian: Van Wely have a slim lead of +2 -1 =1 against Aronian. Of the four previous meetings, Van Wely had white pieces only once, and he won that game. But it was an Amber Blindfold, if you throw out the Amber blind and the rapid games, Van Wely is +1 -0 =1 against Aronian. S. Karjakin - V. Anand: They have met twice before, and both times Karjakin had white, going +0 -1 =1. And both games was Sicilian, Najdorf (B90). A. Shirov - R. Ponomariov: Shirov lead it with +1 -0 =6, when Shirov have white, he is +0 -0 =4 against Ponomariov. S. Tiviakov - D. Navara: They met once before, with Navara had white pieces, and winning. Navara vs Tiviakov, 2003 |
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