chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing
Hikaru Nakamura vs Ruslan Ponomariov
Nakamura - Ponomariov Match (2011), St Louis, MO USA, rd 4, May-20
Queen's Gambit Declined: Charousek (Petrosian) Variation (D31)  ·  1/2-1/2

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

explore this opening
find similar games 22 more Nakamura/Ponomariov 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
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 4 OF 4 ·  Later Kibitzing>
May-20-11  Marmot PFL: Nxd5 Bxc1 Nb6
May-20-11  Ulhumbrus: After 17 Qb1 the N on c1 can go to d3 and from there to c5 or even e5
May-20-11
Premium Chessgames Member
  beenthere240: well, we'll see if it works.
May-20-11  Ulhumbrus: Perhaps Nakamura is thinking of Na4, Nc1-b3 and Na4-c5
May-20-11  Ulhumbrus: Nope, Nxd5 is what he was thinking of.
May-20-11
Premium Chessgames Member
  beenthere240: <marmot> nice call.
May-20-11  kudubux: 18...Bxc1 19.Nb6 Bxe3+
May-20-11  Ulhumbrus: My present forecast is a draw.
May-20-11  Marmot PFL: The theme seems to be that black took advantage of white's rather slow play to force some trades that seem likely to lead to a draw rather soon, unless white has something surprising.
May-20-11  Ulhumbrus: I am off for now. Perhaps Nakamura will play d5 in order to get rid of his two remaining weak pawns.
May-20-11
Premium Chessgames Member
  ketchuplover: I like white's prospects
May-20-11  Marmot PFL: Maybe white can try to do something while Nh5 is offsides, but that is just a move or 2.
May-20-11  marcwordsmith: My inner Fritz evaluates this position at about +0.40
May-20-11  haydn20: Is Rxf6 really that bad? Black may regret these doubled Ps, tho' things look drawish anyway.
May-20-11  haydn20: 29 Ra1+ Kf2 30 Ra2+ Kg3 31 f4+ Kxf4 32 Rxg2 and draws?
May-20-11
Premium Chessgames Member
  ketchuplover: What about Kh3 instead of Kxf4?
May-20-11  haydn20: If Kh3, then Ra5 followed by Rh5+ still draws.
May-20-11  marcwordsmith: Hikaru can't really squeeze a win from this, can he??
May-20-11  JohnBoy: <ketchuplover: What about Kh3 instead of Kxf4?> I was looking at that too. I believe that black draws easily enough with ..h5. Then shuttle the black rook back and forth on the 7th. White makes no progress.
May-20-11  parmetd: no one can squeeze a win from this as there isn't one to be had.
May-20-11
Premium Chessgames Member
  ketchuplover: <JohnBoy> thanks. looked promising at first glance
May-20-11  parmetd: the problem is this is drawn even if black had neither pawn left.
May-20-11
Premium Chessgames Member
  tamar: Nakamura up from board looking for stronger mousse to keep from breaking head against brick wall?
May-20-11  Strongest Force: They should call it draw and go have a healthy salad with red wine
May-20-11  uscfratingmybyear: They should schedule Saturday's game earlier so they can finish it before the end of the world.
Jump to page #    (enter # from 1 to 4)
search thread:   
< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 4 OF 4 ·  Later Kibitzing>

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.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
Match Ponomariov!
by amadeus
Match Nakamura!
by amadeus
Match Nakamura!
by docjan
Match Ponomariov!
by docjan

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 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC