 Corus Finale Weekend
 We could be in for a close and exciting finish at Corus Wijk
aan Zee,
after an epic encounter in round 11 between tournament leader Magnus Carlsen and world champion Vishy Anand blew the race for the title wide-open. Carlsen, who led the pack by a half point, opted to put his marker
down for the future by going for an all-out assault on Anand's king in a game that many will remember for years to come.
 To his credit, Carlsen had no intention of looking for a draw against the world champion as he bravely launched what looked like a vicious
attack. However, Anand is not if nothing a quick and accurate calculator in such sharp positions,
and he easily saw through all the complications to hold the position. But youth knows no boundaries as Carlsen over-pressed his attack and Anand held onto the extra material to convert the full point - but not before pointing out to the
young pretender for his crown in the post-mortem that, amidst all the complications, he missed a draw.
The game certainly entertained everyone listening in to the live coverage at ICC Chess.FM with Mig & GM Nick
De Firmian - and it
proved to be an easy Game of the Day pick for Nick, who analyzes all the lines and points out the missed draw that you can see by clicking here to watch the free
20 minute video. The result opened the door for Levon
Aronian to jump into
the top spot, after the Armenian beat Dutchman Loek Van Wely to take a half point lead over Anand, Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov.
And look out for a special ICC Chess.FM live coverage of the final round at Corus, where joining GM Joel Benjamin in the commentary box on Sunday will be world #5 and four-time Russian champion GM Peter
Svidler! This
is a final weekend not to be missed on ICC - and remember to tune-in early as play starts an hour earlier on Sunday at 06:30am EST (12:30pm CET).
ICC's Macauley Peterson interviewed several players at Corus on their reactions to Fischer's death that will feature in his latest onsite video from Wijk aan Zee. See below
collection of other Macauley videos from Wijk.
Also each round, one of our top grandmaster commentary team will be giving their spin on the best game of the round with Game of the Day. See below for full selection.
ICC Chess.FM coverage
Macauley's FREE Videos from Corus
CORUS 2008 Group-A | Round-12 | Saturday, January 26 | 07:30 EST
| NAT |
ELO |
WHITE |
RES |
BLACK |
ELO |
NAT |
|
2681 |
van Wely |
- |
Anand |
2799 |
 |
 |
2799 |
Kramnik |
- |
Carlsen |
2733 |
 |
 |
2735 |
Radjabov |
- |
Leko |
2753 |
 |
|
2760 |
Mamedyarov |
- |
Gelfand |
2737 |
 |
 |
2692 |
Eljanov |
- |
Topalov |
2780 |
 |
 |
2726 |
Adams |
- |
Polgar |
2707 |
|
 |
2739 |
Aronian |
- |
Ivanchuk |
2751 |
|
|
Group A - Crosstable after round 11 | cat. XX (2742)
| N |
NAME |
FED |
ELO |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
PTS |
| 1 |
Aronian |
ARM |
2739 |
|
½ |
1 |
½ |
½ |
. |
0 |
½ |
½ |
1 |
. |
½ |
1 |
1 |
7 |
| 2 |
Anand |
IND |
2799 |
½ |
|
0 |
1 |
½ |
½ |
. |
½ |
½ |
1 |
1 |
½ |
. |
½ |
6½ |
| 3 |
Radjabov |
AZE |
2735 |
0 |
1 |
|
. |
½ |
½ |
½ |
. |
½ |
½ |
½ |
1 |
½ |
1 |
6½ |
| 4 |
Carlsen |
NOR |
2733 |
½ |
0 |
. |
|
½ |
½ |
. |
0 |
1 |
½ |
1 |
1 |
1 |
½ |
6½ |
| 5 |
Adams |
ENG |
2726 |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
|
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
. |
. |
½ |
1 |
½ |
6 |
| 6 |
Ivanchuk |
UKR |
2751 |
. |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
|
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
1 |
. |
½ |
6 |
| 7 |
Kramnik |
RUS |
2799 |
1 |
. |
½ |
. |
½ |
½ |
|
½ |
½ |
0 |
½ |
1 |
½ |
½ |
6 |
| 8 |
Leko |
HUN |
2753 |
½ |
½ |
. |
1 |
½ |
½ |
½ |
|
. |
0 |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
5½ |
| 9 |
Mamedyarov |
AZE |
2760 |
½ |
½ |
½ |
0 |
½ |
½ |
½ |
. |
|
½ |
½ |
½ |
1 |
. |
5½ |
| 10 |
Topalov |
BUL |
2780 |
0 |
0 |
½ |
½ |
. |
½ |
1 |
1 |
½ |
|
½ |
. |
0 |
1 |
5½ |
| 11 |
Polgar |
HUN |
2707 |
. |
0 |
½ |
0 |
. |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
|
0 |
½ |
1 |
4½ |
| 12 |
Eljanov |
UKR |
2692 |
½ |
½ |
0 |
0 |
½ |
0 |
0 |
½ |
½ |
. |
1 |
|
½ |
. |
4 |
| 13 |
Van Wely |
NED |
2681 |
0 |
. |
½ |
0 |
0 |
. |
½ |
½ |
0 |
1 |
½ |
½ |
|
½ |
4 |
| 14 |
Gelfand |
ISR |
2737 |
0 |
½ |
0 |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
½ |
. |
0 |
0 |
. |
½ |
|
3½ |
|
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GM Ronen Har-Zvi: "New Ideas in the Slav and Semi-Slav Defences" part VII
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In a series of new opening videos for ICC Chess.FM, GM Ronen Har-Zvi investigates the latest developments and trends that will keep you up-to-date in the rock-solid Slav and Semi-Slav Defences.
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"Chess Talk" with IM John Watson
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for Chess Talk with IM John Watson on ICC Chess.FM. John's weekly 60+ minute show (members only) will feature an interview with leading chess personalities.
In a specially extended edition of Chess Talk today (2 hours worth!), following the recent death of Bobby Fischer, John and his guest, GM Andy Soltis, will be reviewing the life and times of the controversial former world champion,
who died last week at the age of 64.
Apart from being a grandmaster, Andy Soltis is a leading journalist for The New York Post and columnist for Chess Life, where his popular column, Chess to Enjoy, is one of the longest running in the magazine. He has
authored (or co-authored) around 30 books; and one of his most recent being the 2003 critically acclaimed Bobby Fischer Rediscovered.
As a special ICC tribute to Fischer, this show can be accessed for FREE for non-members (and displayed on web sites) by clicking here.
Find below a selection of free 5 minute preview of John's latest shows. To listen to the full shows, sign
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Attack with LarryC!
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at ICC Chess.FM - Attack With LarryC! A weekly 30 min+ show on Wednesdays at 15:00 EST (and available on-demand thereafter for members), featuring three-time U.S. Champion Larry Christiansen, one of the most dangerous
and respected attacking players of his generation.
Larry is a feared competitor and attacker who authored two popular books that showcase his aggressive style: Storming the Barricades and Rocking the Ramparts. And each week on his show, Larry will feature various
attacking motifs and themes and showing you how best to play for mate.
Click "Play Video" for a free 5 minute preview of Larry's latest video. This video is just one of the many benefits of being a
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Ask the Renaissance Man
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Tune-in for "Ask the Renaissance Man" with National Master Dan Heisman every Thursday at 21:00 EST. You send in the questions and Dan provides the answers every week on his Q&A
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Boris Alterman's Gambit Guide
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New at ICC Chess.FM - In his new weekly video lecture series for ICC, Boris Alterman's Gambit Guide, Boris will investigate gambits old and new and show that, while some may not be actively played on the grandmaster
circuit these days, they are all exciting to play and at the same time instructive as they teach us all about natural development of the pieces and tactics in chess.
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Israeli GM Boris Alterman is best known as a leading chess advisor for the multi-title winning chess software program (Deep) Junior, where he specialized in developing its opening book.
GM Joel Benjamin "Game of the Week"
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U.S. Champion GM Joel Benjamin starts his weekly show every Friday at 15:00 Server Time. Click "Play Video" for a free 5 minute preview
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Joel is regarded by many as one of the best commentators and analysts' we have in the game today, and each Friday he will be giving us his insight and spin with his selection of Game of the Week.
This is a not-to-be-missed 30-minute video is exclusively for ICC members only -- so if you want to get ahead of the game, get ready to tune-in! By popular demand and requests from members, ALL
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Fischer Quiz #1
White wins
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Fischer Quiz #3
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Fischer Quiz #2
White wins
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Fischer Quiz #4
White wins
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Bobby Fischer Rediscovered - Andy Soltis
Although 30 years have passed since Bobby Fischer single-handedly wrested the world chess title from the former Soviet Union, admiration for his beautiful play remains as strong as ever. As copies of My 60
Memorable Games by Fischer are elusive and the book only covers material up to 1967 in any case, the author has provided a timely volume that retraces Bobby’s chess career from his teenage years in New York right up to his final matches with Boris
Spassky, taking a fresh
look at the chessboard masterpieces that have made him a living chess legend. Read
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Bobby Fischer Goes To War - David Edmonds and John Eidnow
 Since
1948, the USSR had dominated the World Chess Championships - evidence, Moscow claimed, of the superiority of the Soviet system. But then came Bobby Fischer.
A dysfunctional genius, Fischer was uniquely equipped to take on the Soviets. His every waking hour
was dedicated to the game. He had steamrollered all opposition to reach the championship.When he became increasingly volatile, Henry Kissinger phoned him, urging Fischer to fight for his country. Read
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Bobby Fischer: From Genius to Chess Legend - Eduard Gufeld
To many Bobby Fischer is the name of chess. Remembered for his epic match in 1972 with Soviet World Champion Boris Spassky at a time where the Cold War was at it's height, the American has always been for many chess' great enigma.
In this book from Gufeld, who was assisted by the likes of GM Wolfgang Unzicker, the games, traits, and personality of Fischer are examined, with some interesting conclusions. It's lucid reading style makes this an enjoyable way to acquaint yourself
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Bobby Fischer I Knew and other Stories, The - Denker, Arnold and Parr, Larry
This Damon Runyon-like work will be around well into the Twenty-first Century to inform future chess generations about such greats as Bobby Fischer and world champion Gary Kasparov as well as the "guys
and dolls" of the New York
chess scene during the fabled Golden Era of the 1930s and 1940s. In the Introduction, five-time U.S.
Champion Larry Evans writes that the authors capture "some of the most raucous and colorful figures in 20th Century chess" with
a "Dickensian
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there is plenty of hard chess in this big book - over 300 games and positions, many never before published, and which contain interesting opening ideas that have either been forgotten or neglected in the manuals. Read
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Bobby Fischer: The Wandering King - Hans Bohm & Kees Jongkind
Despite his idiosyncrasies, Fischer has become an intriguing living legend. This book traces his story through interviews with former friends and rivals of Fischer, including Seirawan and Karpov,
and his former bodyguard and fitness trainer.
The authors have dug through the archives, including recently opened FBI files, in order to place the more negative aspects of the man into context – his tough upbringing, his exceptional talent,
his anti-social behaviour, his fight against the chess authorities and his growing eccentricity. This book is a must for anyone interested in this remarkable man and his fascinating life. Read
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Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess - Fischer
Learn to think the same way Bobby does. This is the secret. You will be put in increasingly complex situations where you will be required to think and move the way Bobby Fischer does.
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Solution to Fischer Quiz #1
18.Nxa6!
Fischer vs Gligoric, S. C69 1966 1-0
Solution to Fischer Quiz #3
70...f3!
Spassky,B. vs Fischer B04 1972 0-1 |
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Solution to Fischer Quiz #2
38.Rxf6!
Fischer vs Spassky, B. D59 1972 1-0
Solution to Fischer Quiz #4
30.Axf7+!
Fischer vs Spassky, B. C95 1972 1-0 |
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