chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Levon Aronian
Grand Slam Chess Final (2008), Bilbao ESP, rd 9, Sep-12
Spanish Game: Exchange Variation. Alapin Gambit (C69)  ·  1/2-1/2

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 68 more Ivanchuk/Aronian games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: To access more information about the players (more games, favorite openings, statistics, sometimes a biography and photograph), click their highlighted names at the top of this page.

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]

Kibitzer's Corner
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 2 OF 3 ·  Later Kibitzing>
Sep-12-08  kkshethin: Evanchuk may lose a won game on time trouble
Sep-12-08  Woody Wood Pusher: rooks off its a win, im not so sure otherwise...
Sep-12-08  wolfmaster: Chucky could offer a draw when he has about 5 minutes left. He'd have to weigh his winning chances versus his low amount of time.
Sep-12-08  whiteshark: With <51.Nb5!!> Ivanchuk could have transposed into the diagram position I've posted before.
Sep-12-08  wolfmaster: So Aronian wants his king in the action with 52...Ke6...
Sep-12-08  Marmot PFL: Since winning the pawn white has had trouble getting his knight back into the game. But that is not an unsolvable problem.
Sep-12-08  theodor: yes, ivanchuk is deliberately playing without knight!
Sep-12-08  wolfmaster: <Marmot> I believe the term is "insoluble", not "unsolvable".
Sep-12-08  Mulyahnto: <<Marmot> I believe the term is "insoluble", not "unsolvable".> Is that a joke?
Sep-12-08  hedgeh0g: <Is that a joke?>

Not if the problem cannot be dissolved in water.

Sep-12-08  Marmot PFL: typical ivanchuk time trouble beginning, but that's when he seems to play best
Sep-12-08  Rottamo: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/def... insoluble (DIFFICULT TO SOLVE) adjective (US ALSO insolvable) insoluble (IMPOSSIBLE TO MIX) adjective

Sep-12-08  Geronimo: Evening everybody! I just came in and am glad to arrive for Ivanchuk's three minutes to go show. Looks like he's in a better position, but let's see how he plays against 30+ minutes... How did the other games go tonight?
Sep-12-08  Woody Wood Pusher: <<Marmot> I believe the term is "insoluble", not "unsolvable".>

Imagine the frustration, being a pedant, and also incorrect.

Sep-12-08  Marmot PFL: The Nc8 looks trapped for good. I doubt white can win this now. Na7-b5-a3-c4-e5 was what i thought he would play.
Sep-12-08
Premium Chessgames Member
  ketchuplover: The other games was drawn.
Sep-12-08  whiteshark: The Knight is caught on the edge. Zappa calculates it already as draw white Rybka still gives it as . Let's have a look and await further developments...
Sep-12-08  Ulhumbrus: 60...Bc1 pins the f pawn and attacks it a second time.
Sep-12-08  whiteshark: * while
Sep-12-08  Shams: Aronian has done well leaving his c-pawn on its original square. Pushing it would have allowed white's knight to free itself.
Sep-12-08  Geronimo: Hey <ketchuplover> and <wolfmaster>. You two ever think of meeting in person? Your avatars get along like a house on fire....
Sep-12-08  Woody Wood Pusher: chucky blew the win....DOH!
Sep-12-08  Kings Indian: What is going on in chucky's head, he could have taken that pawn..
Sep-12-08  Ulhumbrus: Perhaps Ivanchuk was short of time.
Sep-12-08
Premium Chessgames Member
  tpstar: Fine technique by Aronian to hold the draw.

Great fighting game. =)

Jump to page #    (enter # from 1 to 3)
search thread:   
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 2 OF 3 ·  Later Kibitzing>

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: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
Bilbao Grand Slam Chess Final 2008
by Black Pawn
41_R+N - TActical TAngos
by whiteshark
(Exchange-Alapin_gambit)KRNPPvKRBP
from lazintata's_spanish_2 by lazintata
Bilbao 2008
from # Greatest Tournaments 2008 by Qindarka
Material: R+N - Tactical Tangos
by Baby Hawk
41_R+N - TActical TAngos
by pdoaks

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 2001-2024, Chessgames Services LLC