chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen
XXII Magistral Ciudad de Leon (2009) (rapid), Leon ESP, rd 2, Jun-07
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation. Yugoslav Attack Modern Line (B76)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 73 more Ivanchuk/Carlsen games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: If you register a free account you will be able to create game collections and add games and notes to them. For more information on game collections, see our Help 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]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Jun-07-09  notyetagm: 44 ♗c6-e8


click for larger view

Your pawns on the <SAME COLOR SQUARES> as your bishop means *death* in a same-colored bishops ending.

Jun-09-09  melianis: 21-33... maybe some sort of record.
Jun-24-09  ounos: Without checking with a computer, I think that Black was holding after move 44.

46. ...f6 looks like a terrible mistake. Perhaps this was the tactical nuance that was overlooked:

After 50. Bc6


click for larger view

Black playes 50. ...Kd6, abandoning the g6 pawn after 51. Be8

But 50. ...Ke6 wouldn't be much better, since 51. Be8 Kf5 (defending g6) fails to Bd7#


click for larger view

Jan-05-12  fetonzio: the technique here is so far beyond me it's ridiculous
Dec-23-18  Messiah: hahahahahahaahaahahaa!!!!!!!

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

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 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC