Comments on: 2010 World Championship (Anand vs. Topalov)

By: makhosi nyirenda

makhosi nyirenda — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:59:58 +0000

after a tie by game 11, topalov must have been under immense pressure. it meant game 12 was a must win for topalov as he knew he would have slender chances in beating the fastest chess player in the world in the impending rapid play. you know vishy, son of lightening.but still , good show from imaginative topalov.

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:25:59 +0000

Game #12

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Sun, 09 May 2010 17:52:04 +0000

WCC 2010-11: Gladiator Battle, but no Winner

While this match has had its share of mistakes, no chess fan on the planet will say that the match was not hard-fought. This match has had many exciting battles where the game hung in the balance such that the result was unclear.

Game #11 Drum Coverage: http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2010/05/10/wcc-2010-11-gladiator-battle-but-no-winner/

By: Lionel Davis

Lionel Davis — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:58:07 +0000

Yeah Um with Susan on this on brother Shabazz u deserve journalist of the year award, i mean after all if it wasnt for your site the chess world would probably be still be ignorant about this afrocentric genius that has transformed our royal game throughout the world. Its strange topy hasnt shown any real understanding of theses knight ideas. What i find interesting on the traditional sites is that you dont hear any BIG talk about topy having the white pieces, they seem to have CHANGED their idea to topy “pressing with white” instead of topy having an “advantage with white” apparently the scales of justice moves slowly!!! Peace.

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:03:20 +0000

Susan is a tireless worker. There has been some criticism about her comments, but I truly cannot understand it. Some complain that she is pro-Topalov. I never got that impression, but if she is, so what? I’m pro-Anand, but when I report I have to remain objective. Susan has done more to promote chess than 90% of the people in chess world… and I don’t even know who the other 10% are. Anyway, her live commentary is appreciated.

By: john tobisch

john tobisch — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:30:58 +0000

I must say I was impressed by Susan Polgar’s coverage. She really seems on form as a commentator. She explains the positions clearly and the choices in the positions. A really good coverage backed by knowledge of the two players. I have learned so much from her.

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:23:22 +0000

WCC 2010-10: Topalov charges but Anand holds

This world championship will go down go down as one of the best in the past 25 years. The play has not been stellar, but the fighting between the two players has been admirable and the games (and the match) have been accented by twists and turns. Game #10 was no different.

Game #10

Drum Coverage: http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2010/05/08/wcc-2010-10-topalov-charges-but-anand-holds/

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:10:57 +0000

Topalov squeezes Anand, but the Champion was resourceful and secured a draw.

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:47:08 +0000

WCC 2010-9: Missed Chances in Seesaw Battle

Viswanathan Anand may have missed a crucial chance to put pressure on Challenger Veselin Topalov. The World Champion was unable to cash in on several opportunities to obtain a winning advantage and had to settle for a disappointing draw.

Game #9 Drum Coverage: http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2010/05/07/wcc-2010-9-missed-chances-in-seesaw-battle/

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:32:45 +0000

WCC 2010-8: Topalov levels match at 4-4!

If it is not clear that the momentum has not shifted after Game #7, then it should be absolutely clear that Veselin Topalov has it now. In Game #8, Topalov squeezed an improbable win out of opposite colored bishop ending levelsing the match at 4-4.

Game #8 Drum Coverage: http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=5629