In spite of messages regarding inaccuracy etc. I think we should commend rediff for the effort they take to cover chess news. Regardless of my earlier posts, I think rediff is doing a good job. Keep it up.
Mr. Rediff Chess Reporter, please note. Anand did not score a "thumping" victory. In fact, Leko had winning chances. By all means, if Anand "demolishes" or "thumps" or "crushes" his opponent, please report so. But if that's not the case, just say "Anand defeats XYZ" or "Anand scores lucky win". Don't go gaga over all Anand victories - it's an insult to serious chess lovers
One Request to Chess lovers....I want to teach Chess to my 6 year old son. Could you please suggest me some good sites for this purpose...Thanks in advance
RE:Chess Sites
by on Feb 27, 2007 07:30 AM Permalink
If in US I suggest buybg software from http://chesshouse.com for playing against the computer. There are lots of books but playing with your son is the best start. Next would be taking him to various young age group chess tournaments. I had played a few tournaments at 20 and I lost couple of the games to 9 year olds :-).
Anand has shown yet again as gto why he is such a supreme player. Unfortunately, we are only busy with Cricket and do not recognise geniuses elsewhere. Can Rediff show these games through Java Script so that people like me can play the game and enjoy?
RE:Anand's fine form
by T KRISHNAN on Feb 27, 2007 10:18 PM Permalink
Thanks, Mr. Ramanathan and Approximate boy! Shall follow the guidelines given by you.
RE:Anand's fine form
by S Ramanathan on Feb 26, 2007 09:50 PM Permalink
You can see the games at either chessgames.com or chessbase.com for free. Of course, you cannot expect the Indian media to cover items where Indians excel (cricket is an exception).
RE:RE:Anand's fine form
by approximate boy on Feb 26, 2007 11:05 PM Permalink
You can replay all major games at chssgames.com If you have a premium membership there you can watch live also
Alternate way is download playchess software from chessbase.com. Login as guest and goto broadcast room to watch games live
Such a stupid mistake, had me stunned for a moment! Its not Topalov, its Ivanchuk dear Rediff "Behind Anand and Carlsen, is **Veselin Toalov** who beat Alexander Morozevich to come closer to the leaders. Topalov has four points."
" Behind Anand and Carlsen, is Veselin Toalov who beat Alexander Morozevich to come closer to the leaders. Topalov has four points. Peter Svidler with seven draws in a row has 3.5 points. "
Its Ivanchuk who has 4 points, topalov is having 3 points.....
but good instant reporting.... carry on the good work.
Excellent Anand. We Indians are so hyper about other sports and pay little respect to World No. 2 GM. Rediff should showcase these games by a JScript environment.
RE:Show the games of Indian Genius
by chaitanya Sardeshpande on Feb 26, 2007 03:04 PM Permalink
well said Deb, Anand shows his class since decade ... Truly champion ..... but never in limelight nor in Advertisements , one of the all time great Sports Person India ever produced.Remarkable Consistency.
RE:RE:Show the games of Indian Genius
by S Ramanathan on Feb 26, 2007 09:45 PM Permalink
I am happy at Anand winning but... sorry guys, Anand is not quite in form. His only "regular" win was against Carlsen. His other wins- against Morozevich, he was outplayed for the first half of the game but came back after errors. In this game, Leko missed a clear win (but not easy to see over the board) and Anand punished him. Point is, Anand is not in form but is fighting. Hopefully, he will be back to his old self by winning by force and not unforced errors.
RE:RE:RE:Show the games of Indian Genius
by approximate boy on Feb 26, 2007 11:07 PM Permalink
But that is very much a part of Anand's strength. He plays fast and puts the opponent in time pressure. Positions may look promising for opponents, but with the limited time they have its tough. Good strategy I would say. Only game I'm upset is Anand - Aronian which looked like a blitz and had too many blunders
RE:RE:RE:RE:Show the games of Indian Genius
by S Ramanathan on Feb 27, 2007 09:56 PM Permalink
Of course rapid is Anand's strength but blitzing opponents is addictive (Karpov almost lost a few to Korchnoi this way). Consider Corus '06. Anand's wins were classical. He was not in trouble at all and did not need to blitz them. With fast changing theory (if the first 20 moves are theory anyway, the time advantage by blitzing would be reduced), lean opening repertoire and advancing age, Anand cannot let quick play to be a strategy in itself. Once or twice OK but not always. If this is so, someone like Radjabov, Morozevich or Aronian who are quick thinkers (and young) too would overtake Anand fast.
