Hi all, apologies for being away a bit longer. I have accepted a new position as a student coach and that has taken up some of my time. But don’t worry I will also remain chess coach! Back to chess now. Bilbao has provided us with a number of interesting games and this time I’m taking a closer look at the Sicilian Dragon from Topalov – Carlsen. Enjoy!
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[video] Chess News #31: Anand – Ivanchuk, Bilbao 2008
Yesterday was the first round of the new Grand Slam Chess Final. it is being held in Bilbao, Spain. Magnus Carlsen got of to a great start as he defeated Levon Aronian with black. It reminded me of the candidates matches they played in Elista earlier. There Carlsen put up a tremendous fight to constantly get back into the match.
It could have been quite a vote yesterday, for playing with the black pieces, had Ivanchuk seized his opportunity to capitalize on a promising position against Anand. It is this game that I am taking a look at in the video: