chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Peter Leko
FIDE Grand Prix (2010), Astrakhan RUS, rd 12, May-23
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation. English Hybrid (E20)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 34 more Mamedyarov/Leko 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
May-24-10  MarvinTsai: Mmmm... if 56.Kd7 then ...Bf6 57.gxf6 h6 58.Ne7 exf6 59.Ng6 Rg8
May-24-10  Eyal: This is the tricky line Kramnik played against Anand in the 9th game of the Bonn match (Kramnik vs Anand, 2008), which led there to Black’s surprisingly quick demise. Mamedyarov already tried it in the 1st round vs. Jakovenko (Mamedyarov vs D Jakovenko, 2010), where the latter deviated from Anand’s play with 21…Bd3 instead of …e5. Leko did the same, and then Mamedyarov was the one to deviate from the game vs. Jakovenko with 22.Rad1 instead of e5 himself. It still follows a line of Analysis given by Kramnik at "New In Chess" in his annotations to the game, from which Leko finally deviates with 23…Bg4, presumably to prevent h3, a move suggested for White by Kramnik…

It seems that Leko goes wrong rather quickly, though – perhaps the exchange of bishops isn’t a good idea, since after 26.Qb5 (preventing Nd7 and so threatening Bd6) White already develops very strong pressure, with the a4-a5 idea to dislodge the black knight from b6 being reminiscent of the Kramnik-Anand game. Mamedyarov could have finished the game more efficiently with 31.Rd6! (preparing a double attack on e6 after a5) 31...Re8 32.a5 Nd7 (or 32...Nc8 33.Rc6 winning c5) 33.Rc6 Rxc6 (33...Rec8 34.Rxc7 Rxc7 35.Qd6 Rb7 36.Qc6) 34.Qxc6 Re7 35.Rb1 and Rb7. Still, he played very well.

May-25-10  crwynn: http://astrakhan2010.fide.com/1st-r...

"Shakhriyar Mamedyarov:
– 21...d3 is a strong novelty. Of course, I wanted to play a sharper game as White, but this move basically closes the variation."

Was this merely a hasty conclusion? I have to wonder if this was a bit of gamesmanship - he says the variation is out of business, then fires up Rybka to check. If he was right, no harm, but if he was wrong maybe his opponents won't prepare this line against him.

Oct-03-12  whiteshark: Better would have been <23... Bd3>, eg 24.e5 Nd5 25. Bd2 c4 26.Bxd5 exd5 27.Qxd5 Re8 =


click for larger view

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