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TOURNAMENT STANDINGS
Elista Grand Prix Tournament
Dmitry Jakovenko8/13(+3 -0 =10)[games]
Alexander Grischuk8/13(+4 -1 =8)[games]
Teimour Radjabov8/13(+4 -1 =8)[games]
Vugar Gashimov7.5/13(+3 -1 =9)[games]
Rustam Kasimdzhanov6.5/13(+3 -3 =7)[games]
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov6.5/13(+1 -1 =11)[games]
Yue Wang6.5/13(+2 -2 =9)[games]
Etienne Bacrot6.5/13(+1 -1 =11)[games]
Peter Leko6.5/13(+2 -2 =9)[games]
Ivan Cheparinov6/13(+3 -4 =6)[games]
Evgeny Alekseev5.5/13(+2 -4 =7)[games]
Pavel Eljanov5.5/13(+3 -5 =5)[games]
Vladimir Akopian5/13(+0 -3 =10)[games]
Ernesto Inarkiev5/13(+1 -4 =8)[games]

 page 1 of 4; games 1-25 of 91  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves YearEvent/LocaleOpening
1. Bacrot vs Kasimdzhanov ½-½142008Elista Grand PrixB70 Sicilian, Dragon Variation
2. Jakovenko vs Y Wang 1-0542008Elista Grand PrixC67 Ruy Lopez
3. Leko vs V Akopian ½-½282008Elista Grand PrixC99 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin, 12...cd
4. Mamedyarov vs Grischuk ½-½282008Elista Grand PrixD85 Grunfeld
5. Radjabov vs I Cheparinov ½-½452008Elista Grand PrixB12 Caro-Kann Defense
6. E Inarkiev vs E Alekseev  ½-½492008Elista Grand PrixC95 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Breyer
7. V Gashimov vs Eljanov 1-0932008Elista Grand PrixC65 Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense
8. E Alekseev vs V Gashimov  ½-½602008Elista Grand PrixB52 Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack
9. I Cheparinov vs Mamedyarov  ½-½602008Elista Grand PrixA04 Reti Opening
10. Kasimdzhanov vs Eljanov  ½-½442008Elista Grand PrixE32 Nimzo-Indian, Classical
11. Bacrot vs Radjabov 0-1732008Elista Grand PrixA10 English
12. V Akopian vs Jakovenko  ½-½252008Elista Grand PrixD37 Queen's Gambit Declined
13. Y Wang vs E Inarkiev  ½-½642008Elista Grand PrixD12 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav
14. Grischuk vs Leko 1-0392008Elista Grand PrixE15 Queen's Indian
15. Eljanov vs E Alekseev 1-0522008Elista Grand PrixE32 Nimzo-Indian, Classical
16. Radjabov vs Kasimdzhanov 1-0352008Elista Grand PrixB78 Sicilian, Dragon, Yugoslav Attack, 10.castle long
17. V Gashimov vs Y Wang  ½-½432008Elista Grand PrixB30 Sicilian
18. Mamedyarov vs Bacrot ½-½632008Elista Grand PrixD17 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav
19. Jakovenko vs Grischuk  ½-½262008Elista Grand PrixC84 Ruy Lopez, Closed
20. Leko vs I Cheparinov 1-0532008Elista Grand PrixB12 Caro-Kann Defense
21. E Inarkiev vs V Akopian  ½-½672008Elista Grand PrixC84 Ruy Lopez, Closed
22. Kasimdzhanov vs E Alekseev 0-1342008Elista Grand PrixE58 Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Main line with 8...Bxc3
23. I Cheparinov vs Jakovenko ½-½512008Elista Grand PrixE06 Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3
24. V Akopian vs V Gashimov ½-½342008Elista Grand PrixC42 Petrov Defense
25. Grischuk vs E Inarkiev  ½-½222008Elista Grand PrixD17 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav
 page 1 of 4; games 1-25 of 91  PGN Download
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Kibitzer's Corner
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Dec-28-08  percyblakeney: <What happens if Radjabov takes his king to b4?>

He can't defend d4 and c6 at the same time as the king goes to b4 so this is a draw as long as Grischuk just avoids doing something.

Dec-28-08  Hesam7: <pb: He can't defend d4 and c6 at the same time as the king goes to b4 so this is a draw as long as Grischuk just avoids doing something.>

why does he have to defend c6 ? Btw during most of the king march Ke5-e6-d7-c7-b6-c5-b4 the c6 pawn is protected by the king.

Dec-28-08  visayanbraindoctor: <Hesam7: What happens if Radjabov takes his king to b4? Defending a4 & c4 should not be that pleasant.>

An option could be: after an exchange of center pawns, Grischuk could plant his King on e4 and Bishop on b5. The a4 pawn will then be defended, as with the d3 square.

Dec-28-08  percyblakeney: <why does he have to defend c6 ?>

I was thinking about a Bd7 from white when the king is on c5, otherwise white can just place the king on d3 and the bishop on c2 and everything is covered.

Dec-28-08  visayanbraindoctor: <Btw during most of the king march Ke5-e6-d7-c7-b6-c5-b4 the c6 pawn is protected by the king.>

Assuming there is no central pawn exchange, Grischuk could plant his King on d3 or b3. Then move his Bishop to squares that protect his a4 pawn if his King is on d3. But Radja should probably try it though, just to see what happens.

Dec-28-08  Hesam7: <vbd: Assuming there is no central pawn exchange>

I think Black can make sure that there are no pawn exchanges in the center.

At any rate from Radjabov's point of view there is no down side to playing as he runs no risk of losing and if he wins he will be sole winner.

Dec-28-08  visayanbraindoctor: Bacrot has managed to exchange all major and minor pieces except Queens with Chepa a pawn up. This could be a long game. Chepa will have to try to advance his Kingside pawns while protecting his King from perpetuals. Bacrot will have to guard against a forced Queen exchange, while defending against a Kingside pawn advance and looking for a perpetual.
Dec-28-08  Karpova: According to Rybka 3, Inarkiev messed up and it's +3.12/d14

Source: http://www.chessok.com/broadcast/?k...

Dec-28-08  visayanbraindoctor: Eljanov and Inarkiev seem to be playing rather loosely in time trouble. Inarkiev had a small advantage considering White's isolated d pawn. Then Eljanov tried a direct attack with 29. f4, and Inarkiev just seemed to collapse. Now Eljanov has a big advantage.
Dec-28-08  visayanbraindoctor: Eljanov looks to be in a winning position after the time scramble. Inarkiev must be mentally kicking himself for squandering away a nice position. If Eljanov does not win this one, then it would be him kicking himself.
Dec-28-08  Marmot PFL: all it means is that eljanov won't be last
Dec-28-08  Karpova: Grischuk-Radjabov 1/2
Dec-28-08  Karpova: If Bacrot find 51...c5 it's 0.00/d22 according to Rybka 3: http://www.chessok.com/broadcast/?k...
Dec-28-08  znprdx: so are there tie break rules or a playoff?
Dec-28-08  Karpova: <4.6 Tie breaks for each tournament:

As prizes and GP ranking points are shared equally, in cases of any tied position/s. No tie break system will be utilised for the individual GP tournaments. The process of determining the overall winner of the series, in the case of a tie, is defined in Article 7.2>

http://grandprix.fide.com/regulatio...

Dec-28-08  visayanbraindoctor: <Karpova: If Bacrot find 51...c5 it's 0.00> Bacrot is about to get his perpetual. I hate trying to win open Queen endings. Too many possible checks, forced repetitions, and the Queens could land just about anywhere. It's hard to calculate all of them without missing anything.
Dec-28-08  Karpova: All games are over:

Cheparinov-Bacrot 1/2
Eljanov-Inarkieb 1-0

Dec-28-08  amadeus: Grand Prix Standings, after 3 events:

1 Radjabov Teimour: 363 (153 + 150 + 60)
- Perf.: 2.753 (22/39 vs. 2.708 op.)

2 Wang Yue: 353 (153 + 120 + 80)
- Perf.: 2.756 (22/39 vs. 2.711 op.)

3 Gashimov Vugar: 328 (153 + 110 + 65)
- Perf.: 2.757 (22/39 vs. 2.712 op.)

4 Grischuk Alexander: 303 (153 + 105 + 45)
- Perf.: 2.746 (21.5/39 vs. 2.711 op.)

5 Jakovenko Dmitry: 243 (153 + 90)
- Perf.: 2.761 (15/26 vs. 2.707 op.)

6 Mamedyarov Shakhriyar: 185 (105 + 80)
- Perf.: 2.737 (14/26 vs. 2.711 op.)

7 Aronian Levon: 180 (180)
- Perf.: 2.817 (8.5/13 vs. 2.706 op.)

8 Kamsky Gata: 180 (120 + 60)
- Perf.: 2.725 (13.5/26 vs. 2.712 op.)

9 Svidler Peter: 175 (90 + 85)
- Perf.: 2.724 (13.5/26 vs. 2.711 op.)

10 Carlsen Magnus: 153 (153)
- Perf.: 2.795 (8/13 vs. 2.714 op.)

11 Karjakin Sergey: 150 (90 + 60)
- Perf.: 2.712 (13/26 vs. 2.712 op.)

12 Cheparinov Ivan: 130 (50 + 45 + 35)
- Perf.: 2.677 (17.5/39 vs. 2.713 op.)

13 Bacrot Etienne: 95 (80 + 15)
- Perf.: 2.673 (11.5/26 vs. 2.713 op.)

14 Adams Michael: 85 (85)
- Perf.: 2.716 (6.5/13 vs. 2.716 op.)

15 Kasimdzhanov Rustam: 80 (80)
- Perf.: 2.711 (6.5/13 vs. 2.711 op.)

16 Leko Peter: 80 (80)
- Perf.: 2.705 (6.5/13 vs. 2.705 op.)

17 Ivanchuk Vassily: 65 (65)
- Perf.: 2.703 (6.5/13 vs. 2.703 op.)

18 Navara David: 50 (35 + 15)
- Perf.: 2.621 (9.5/26 vs. 2.717 op.)

19 Alexeev Evgeny: 35 (35)
- Perf.: 2.654 (5.5/13 vs. 2.708 op.)

20 Eljanov Pavel: 35 (35)
- Perf.: 2.654 (5.5/13 vs. 2.707 op.)

21 Gelfand Boris: 30 (30)
- Perf.: 2.654 (5.5/13 vs. 2.707 op.)

22 Inarkiev Ernesto: 30 (15 + 15)
- Perf.: 2.634 (10/26 vs. 2.716 op.)

23 Akopian Vladimir: 15 (15)
- Perf.: 2.629 (5/13 vs. 2.711 op.)

24 Al-Modiahki Mohamad: 15 (15)
- Perf.: 2.579 (4/13 vs. 2.720 op.)

Dec-28-08  muradov: Congrats to Radja for taking the (shared) first place, and long live KID! :)
Dec-28-08  percyblakeney: Final Elista report from Vasiliev at Chesspro:

http://chesspro.ru/_events/2008/vas...

http://translate.google.com/transla...

Dec-28-08  vanytchouck: It's interesting to notice that an alternative standing - with the two best performances, after 3 events - gives exactly the same :

1. Radjabov Teimour: 303 (153 + 150)

2. Wang Yue: 273 (153 + 120)

3. Gashimov Vugar: 263 (153 + 110)

4. Grischuk Alexander: 258 (153 + 105)

5. Jakovenko Dmitry: 243 (153 + 90)

6. Mamedyarov Shakhriyar: 185 (105 + 80)

7. Aronian Levon: 180 (180)

8. Kamsky Gata: 180 (120 + 60)

9. Svidler Peter: 175 (90 + 85)

10. Carlsen Magnus: 153 (153)

11. Karjakin Sergey: 150 (90 + 60)

12. Cheparinov Ivan: 95 (50 + 45)

13. Bacrot Etienne: 95 (80 + 15)

14. Adams Michael: 85 (85)

15. Kasimdzhanov Rustam: 80 (80)

16. Leko Peter: 80 (80)

17. Ivanchuk Vassily: 65 (65)

18. Navara David: 50 (35 + 15)

19. Alexeev Evgeny: 35 (35)

20. Eljanov Pavel: 35 (35)

21. Gelfand Boris: 30 (30)

22. Inarkiev Ernesto: 30 (15 + 15)

23 Akopian Vladimir: 15 (15)

24. Al-Modiahki Mohamad: 15 (15)

Dec-28-08  shintaro go: Congratulations to Jakovenko for remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.
Dec-29-08  percyblakeney: Jakovenko had a very good tournament and maybe also a touch of luck to share first since both Grischuk and Radjabov lost a game each from winning positions in time trouble, while Leko threw away the win against Jako himself.
Dec-29-08  ahmadov: It indeed was a great tournament, I could not follow all the games though... Congrats to all the winners!
Jan-02-09  dcj1955: When will round 13 results be added to the above tournament standings?
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