What's up with Magnus Carlsen this days? First a really poor performance at the Olympiad, losing three games. Now two consecutive loses in as many rounds at Bilbao.
Granted, this is a very strong field but still this is something unexpected from the highest rated player today. This is only a six round tournament, so there is no way he can make a comeback. Unless he wins his next four games. I'm a Carlsen fan but even so, I cannot believe that is possible.
Kramnik is in great form as he won another game by beating Shirov. So the current standings are:
1. Kramnik 6 points
2. Anand 4 points
3. Shirov 1 points
4. Carlsen 0 points
The third round sees Anand playing against Kramnik. This should be interesting to see what Anand else he has in his repertoire for Kramnik.
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Not trying to be a perfectionist, but this is Bilbao. So Kramnik has 6 points, Anand 4, Shirov 1, and Carlson 0. And you used Shirov's name in place of Kramnik's :P
Part time blogger is a tough job Chess Ninja. We don't have editor to did the proof reading whatsoever. Jimmy's mistake is understandable because i also did the same mistake frequently.
Having said that, typing Shirov 2 times ( 1st and 3rd) place really make my day Jimmy ! :)
That's what 'comment' column is for.. :)
"Not trying to be a perfectionist" , haha, thanks a lot ninja...
Maybe Shirov might pull something out of his bag of tricks....then I will be recognized for the prophet that I am :)
Carlsen is young enough to experiment a lot.. he is not scared of losing, to discover himself.. As Sun Tzu once said, "If you knew yourself and your enemy well, you will be undefeated in 1,000 battles"..
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