Gata Kamsky vs Alexey Shirov (2007)

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Gata Kamsky vs Alexey Shirov
World Cup (2007), Khanty-Mansiysk RUS, rd 7, Dec-16
Sicilian Defense: Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack. Fianchetto Variation (B31) · 1/2-1/2

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Dec-16-07		Veryrusty: Magnificent job by Kamsky; he must have been able to see that the exchange sac could create a perpetual pretty briskly, and drove for it. Impressive display of wizardry throughout, especially Games 2 and 3.

Dec-16-07		Eyal: Congrats to Kamsky - what a great comeback. I hope for Topalov's sake that he doesn't read too many posts of Kamsky detractors in CG.com before their match, because he's going to get one hell of a fight from the Brooklynite.

Dec-16-07		Atkins: Kamsky played very strongly all the World Cup. But to see Shirov coming back to his best was a pleasure too.

Dec-16-07		whiskeyrebel: Yeah, I've got to tip my flask to Shirov too..

Dec-16-07		whiteshark: Congratulations to Kamsky!! After all he deserves it.

Dec-16-07		Jim Bartle: Couldn't Shirov have played 35...Re7 to keep the white pawn on e6?

Dec-16-07		Landzhev: bgkuzzy: By the way, how does Kamsky feel about Topalov? Any reference would be great too. to answer your question, if i can: Well, he is keeping a wise distance when it comes to the Topalov-Kramnik arguments -when he came to Sofia he showed respect and he doesn't follow the whole "Blame Topa" trend among the russia-oriented top GMs... As far as their score is concerned, Topalov traditionally plays against Kamsky with success, but that doesn't mean that much - we see in what shape is Kamsky now. It will be very interesting, no doubt

Dec-16-07		Jim Bartle: Same old dancing rook? I thought something higher-ranking was merited.

Dec-16-07		bgkuzzy: <Landzhev> Thanks! However, did you have an interview of a sort? You are right. Everyone should just forget about Kamsky's score against Topalov considering his current form. Had he maintained it until the match there must be some serious prep from Topalov's camp!

Dec-16-07		Eyal: <Jim Bartle: Couldn't Shirov have played 35...Re7 to keep the white pawn on e6?> He could have played 31...Re7, but then he can't make any progress toward a win after 32.a6.

Dec-16-07		Landzhev: bgkuzzy: http://www.mtelmasters.com/en/inter... It's rather interesting, because Kamsky had some troubles himself playing against Karpov in E l i s t a, 1996

Dec-16-07		pereznm07: Must have round robin tournamet (GM Kamsky, GM Anand, GM Shirov, GM Ivanchuk, GM Topalov and GM Kramnik)

Dec-16-07		Honza Cervenka: Congrats to Gata! If he keeps present form and avoids blunders in his usual time troubles, he would not be without chance against anybody including Topalov or Kramnik. Unfortunately for Shirov, his bold but risky play in game 2 of this final mini-match that caused his loss of that game was decisive moment. But I think that this was not his last word in WC contests.

Dec-16-07		jamesmaskell: Well done Kamsky. I caught the second game offline through Ceefax, a bizarre turnover of the intiative, which Kamsky was sharp to snatch and convert. Kamsky-Topalov will be an interesting match, with Kamsky not scared of facing the Sicilian or playing e4.

Dec-16-07		arnaud1959: <bgkuzzy> And what does Topalov think about Kamsky? See the following game:Kamsky vs Topalov, 2006 Topalov knows that Kamsky is a tough guy and that having the initiative doesn't mean anything against him. So: 1)He does take the initiative. 2)And then he stops (he didn't push a4 and b4 pawns further). 3)He makes some defensive moves (g6). 4)And then he calculates well the final attack (this part is more difficult and everyone cannot do it correctly). Now let's wait and see!

Dec-16-07		Ezzy: Kamsky,Gata (2724) - Shirov,Alexei (2739) 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.0–0 Bg7 5.c3 Nf6 6.Re1 0–0 7.d4 d5 8.e5 Ne4 9.Bxc6 bxc6 10.Nbd2 Bf5 11.Nh4 e6 12.Nxf5 exf5 13.f3 cxd4N <13...Ng5 has been played before. Shirov is offering a piece for 3 pawns and control of the center.> 14.cxd4<Kamsky decides not to go for an unbalanced position that may favor black. Probably the correct decision when only needing a draw to win the World cup. [14.fxe4 dxc3 15.bxc3 fxe4 16.Ba3 Qb6+ 17.Kh1 Rfe8 18.Bd6 Bxe5 19.Bxe5 Rxe5]> 14...Ng5 15.b4 <Securing c5 with the plan of future play against the backward c6 pawn. Already Kamsky has a strategic plan of play down the 'c' file whereas Shirov has no tactics or strategic plan. I think Shirov put all his hopes in his novelty thinking that Kamsky may have taken the bait of the sacrificed knight. Kamsky didn't go for the complications and ends up with a nagging initiative.> 15...a5?! <This just allows Kamsky to gain a tempo developing the knight to b3 and allowing more simplification by exchanging the black knight on g5. You already kind of sense that playing for a win is going to be difficult for Shirov now.> 16.bxa5 Rxa5 17.Nb3 Ra7 18.Bxg5 Qxg5 19.Qc2 Rc8 20.a4 <Whites choice of move seem natural and easy to find, whereas Shirov seems uncoordinated.> 20...Bf8 21.a5 Bb4 22.Re2 Qd8 23.e6 fxe6 24.Rxe6 Qd7 25.Qe2 Kf7 26.Re5 Bd6 27.f4< A good practical choice from Kamsky. His 2 passed pawns will always keep black tied down, [27.Re3 Qc7 Allowing a little counter play] >27...Bxe5 28.fxe5 Qb7 29.Nc5 Qb4 30.e6+ Kg8 31.Rd1 Qxa5 <And Shirov accepts he has lost the match.> 32.e7 Re8 33.Qe6+ Kg7 34.Qe5+ Kf7 35.Qe6+ Draw Kamsky deservedly wins the CHESS WORLD CUP!! Shirov tried to complicate with a novelty, but Kamsky wasn’t falling for that and created his own strategic advantage. Wise play which turned out perfectly for Kamsky. Great fight by Shirov, but he met a Gata Kamsky at the peak of his game. A fascinating duel awaits with Veselin Topalov. I was going to say that this will be a major test to see how much Kamsky has improved since his comeback – but hasn’t he already shown us! Congrats Gata, you have been superb in this tournament. Can’t wait for the Topalov match.

Dec-16-07		hitman84: The good thing for Kamsky is that he has stuck to his opening repertoire since his comeback. He had horrible results to start with, but the results have gradually improved. You really can't rely on his head to head score against Topalov because he is in top form now.

Dec-16-07		suenteus po 147: Congratulations, Gata! The US once again has a top chess player in the elite! And we once again have a candidate for the world championship! Yee-ha!

Dec-16-07		Phoenix: Bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo- ooooooooooooooooo Kamsky!

Dec-16-07		Jack Kerouac: To be a champion or have a chance at being a champion, you must be able to close out. As Neal Cassady said to me once," It is not enough to be a good player; you must also close out..."

Dec-16-07		ChessNe1: congratulations, gata kamsky! you played extremely well!

Dec-16-07		twinlark: Well done, Gata Kamsky! He's developed both time management and opening prep. Whatever's gone before, he'll give Topalov a run for his money.

Dec-16-07		cotdt: Congrats to Shirov!

Dec-16-07		keypusher: 27. f4 was a nice sacrifice. A very fine game by Kamsky.

Jan-01-08		minasina: http://chesspro.ru/chessonline/onli... (Translated: http://www.google.com/translate?u=h... The board is not functioning at the translated page.)

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