chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Viswanathan Anand vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
Corus Group A (2010), Wijk aan Zee NED, rd 8, Jan-24
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian. Open (B32)  ·  1/2-1/2

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 133 more Anand/Ivanchuk games
PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: You can get computer analysis by clicking the "ENGINE" button below the game.

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
Jan-24-10  Deevke: Anyone has an answer why Vishy is not showing any fighting spirit does tournament ??
Jan-24-10  Marmot PFL: Midlife crisis.
Jan-24-10  VaselineTopLove: I don't understand, if Vishy was willing to risk playing the Najdorf etc. against Ivanchuk and Carlsen, when he started with e4 (I thought he was saving it for the Topalov match), why didn't he play it against others? The only reason that I can think of is that he wants more practice with d4.
Jan-24-10  Ulhumbrus: Anand attained the Maroczy bind. A few decades ago Capablanca scored a win by arranging the advance c5, and perhaps that is the right plan for White.
Jan-25-10  Bongbong: Marmot PLF-----> LOL!
Jan-25-10  Ishaan: I have been observing Anand's behavior for the past 1 year and I think one can safely conclude that he is trying best to save his preparation for April.
Jan-25-10  Caissanist: He may be pursuing a strategy of trying to beat up on the tailenders (the Dutch players and Short) and taking draws against the others.

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.

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