tonsillolith: <Oct-17-06 Jafar219: This is true positional masterpiece!
Just perfect!>
Yes, agreed wholeheartedly. And so much to learn from.
At first I thought this is a good demonstration of rapid deployment toward a kingside attack. Then I thought, no, this is <also> a good demonstration of refocusing attack toward the queenside in order to stretch enemy forces thin.
Then there was a period I feel I understand less, but it was pleasant to see many consecutive moves where Kramnik's pieces were positioned already right where they need to be, to preserve the initiative, and this leads him straight into a favorable endgame in which he has the initiative. I think this point is a big one in explaining how Kramnik kept up the pressure. He never needed to regroup, because each position flowed right into the next. Please teach me this power!
After <40. Bf7> if Black moves <40...Kd7>, as far as the I can see, this leads to mate on <b8>. A central part of this sequence is the threat of <b6>. Then thought, this game is <also> a good example of <the threat is deadlier than the execution>. White probably does not prefer making that pawn move, but postponing the decision is vital for the mating attack.
Anyway then I thought, this game is <also> a good demonstration of nice endgame technique. Rather than say more, I'm going to return and study it.
Kibitzing
