LUCKY RED, BLACK AND WHITE SHIRT
Roberto Hernandez, right, wears the lucky
shirt (red, black and white) in his win against Maurice Lettsome of British
Virgin Isles at the 2014 World Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway. He wears it
again and defeated Dennis Gonzales, left, in the 2nd round of 2014
PNCC (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
CARLSEN RETAINS WORLD CHESS
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE 6.5 - 4.5
MAGNUS Carlsen of Norway, retained his World Chess
Championship title by defeating Viswanathan Anand of India in Game 11 of their
12-game match held in Sochi, Russia.
Their
first game ended in a draw. Carlen drew first blood in Game 2, winning it in
stylish fashion. But Anand bounced back and scored his first ever win against
Carlsen in Game 3.
In
their previous World Chess Championship match held in Chennai, India, Anand
didn’t win a single match. It looks like he’s more prepared this time.
The
4th and 5th game ended in draw as well. The turning point
of the match is in Game 6 where Carlsen won again convincingly to put pressure
on Anand, who got only draws in the next 4 games.
On November 23, 2014 - The eleventh game of the World
Chess Championship match between Carlsen
and Anand was played in the Main
Media Center in Sochi. Magnus had White.
For the sixth time in this match the champion opened the game with 1. е4. The players continued the theoretical discussion in the Berlin variation, however, this time Anand chose a different 9th move, evacuating his king on the queenside and opting for a more aggressive game. In this line Black attempts to connect rooks as soon as possible, and sometimes can seize the initiative, if he neutralizes White's pressure in the center.
The former champion demonstrated a new and interesting idea – he carried out g7-g5 in order to stop White's pawn advance on the kingside, not worrying about the weakened square on f6. Black successfully solved his opening problems, and when the World Champion got somewhat carried away maneuvering his knights, Anand made a nice break b6-b5, sacrificing a pawn for the initiative. The champion declined the offer and switched to defending.
The critical moment occurred on the move 26. After a lengthy consideration Anand decided that quiet play does not give Black enough winning chances, and sacrificed an exchange, obtaining a dangerous passed pawn on the queenside in return. Generally this sacrifice is typical in similar positions, however in this position it was refuted tactically. Carlsen broke through in the center and invaded the 7th rank with his rook, forcing Black to defend. The World Champion was very precise during the technical stage, and on the move 45 Vishy Anand congratulated his opponent on winning the match.
The Grandmasters agreed that the match was very tense. Vishy Anand said that “Magnus is very strong and I have to admit that he was better. My nerves gave up first, and psychologically Magnus was holding up well.”
Magnus Carlsen: “Anand played better than in previous match and this time he really pushed me.” He also said he is very happy with the way the match was organized, and his whole team was treated well. Magnus Carlsen won the match 6.5-4.5 and held the title.
The World Chess Championship is the most followed event in the world of chess. There are about 600 million chess players all over the world, with such well-known enthusiasts as Sergey Brin, George Soros, Bill Gates and Mikhail Gorbachev.
For the sixth time in this match the champion opened the game with 1. е4. The players continued the theoretical discussion in the Berlin variation, however, this time Anand chose a different 9th move, evacuating his king on the queenside and opting for a more aggressive game. In this line Black attempts to connect rooks as soon as possible, and sometimes can seize the initiative, if he neutralizes White's pressure in the center.
The former champion demonstrated a new and interesting idea – he carried out g7-g5 in order to stop White's pawn advance on the kingside, not worrying about the weakened square on f6. Black successfully solved his opening problems, and when the World Champion got somewhat carried away maneuvering his knights, Anand made a nice break b6-b5, sacrificing a pawn for the initiative. The champion declined the offer and switched to defending.
The critical moment occurred on the move 26. After a lengthy consideration Anand decided that quiet play does not give Black enough winning chances, and sacrificed an exchange, obtaining a dangerous passed pawn on the queenside in return. Generally this sacrifice is typical in similar positions, however in this position it was refuted tactically. Carlsen broke through in the center and invaded the 7th rank with his rook, forcing Black to defend. The World Champion was very precise during the technical stage, and on the move 45 Vishy Anand congratulated his opponent on winning the match.
The Grandmasters agreed that the match was very tense. Vishy Anand said that “Magnus is very strong and I have to admit that he was better. My nerves gave up first, and psychologically Magnus was holding up well.”
Magnus Carlsen: “Anand played better than in previous match and this time he really pushed me.” He also said he is very happy with the way the match was organized, and his whole team was treated well. Magnus Carlsen won the match 6.5-4.5 and held the title.
The World Chess Championship is the most followed event in the world of chess. There are about 600 million chess players all over the world, with such well-known enthusiasts as Sergey Brin, George Soros, Bill Gates and Mikhail Gorbachev.
A
lot of players have lost by default, in the resumption of 2014 Palau National
Chess Championship at Bethlehem Park on Sunday, Nov. 23. This is due to the WBO
Boxing bout between Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri.
The
following have won by default: Manuel Mahor, Jr. over Nelson Sablan; Eugene
Labarda over Christopher Kitalong; Glen Navarosa over Joey Balute; Senator
Surangel Whipps, Jr. over Remrel Dizon; Geoff Martin over John Joseph
Pabiona—who will be cut for not showing for 2 consecutive rounds; Leif
Toribiong over C. Ulap; Eric Ksau Whipps over Tuloy Rengiil and Arnold Undicimo
vs. Marcial Santander didn’t know that they are facing each other and signed
both score sheets as win for them. Eric decided to give the point to Santander
as he is half hour earlier than Arnold.
The
junior division will now be quadruple round-robin. They must finish first
their1st and 2nd round before playing the 3rd and 4th
games. There are no available opponents present when Ultei Angelie Surangel and
Robert Godwin Sola played their 3rd and 4th games which
resulted in a 2-2 tie.
OTHER
COMPLETED GAMES: Angelil Sisior lost by default in her 2nd game with
Cyrelle Ann Montel but won in their 3rd game in 60 moves of
Caro-Kann Defence; Kayah Iblai Whipps won by default over Destiny Sisior in
their 3rd game but Destiny won in their 4th game in 30
moves of Vienna Game; Menandro Manuel finally scored a full point by clobbering
Rafael Paloma in 34 moves of Ruy Lopez; Roberto Hernandez scored his 3rd
straight win by trouncing Dennis Gonzales in 58 moves of King’s Indian Defence;
the game between brothers Eric and Surangel, Jr. was adjourned with the
position as follows—Eric (White-to move) K on e2, Q on a4, Rooks on d1 and h1,
B on e7, pawns on a3, c2, c3, e5, f3, g2 and h2. His remaining time is 1 hr. 14
minutes. Surangel, Jr. (Black) – K on h7, Q on b5, Rooks on b7 and f8, pawns on
a5, f5, g6 and h5. His remaining time is 57 minutes.
Kevin Huang,
who works as an accountant at P.I.T.I is interested to join the 2014 PNCC. He
might replaced J. J. Pabiona or Neph Macasaet or just have fun with the players
by practicing with them this Sunday, the 3rd round of 2014 PNCC.
Solution to
this week’s puzzle no. 3756: 1. Qd6+
Nge7 2. Qd8+!! Nxd8 3. Rxd8 mate.
This week’s
puzzle no. 3757: White to move and mates in 3 (Solution next issue)
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Source: Chessmate by Roberto Hernandez
Tia Belau Newspaper
Page 10
Volume 23
Issue 96
December 01, 2014
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