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The analysts for the World Team in the Kasparov vs. The World are all rising young chess superstars. These are the next generation of names that will rise to the top of the chess-playing world. If you're unsure what move to play against World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, our analysts can point you in the right direction with their thoughtful responses.
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Danny King's Commentary
Shouldn't be too difficult to find the next move! I am rather surprised we have found ourselves in an endgame - I had expected Garry to keep the queens on in the hope of getting an attack, even though I was confident that Black's resources were sufficient. Anyhow, let's be objective and deal with the current situation. After Black recaptures the queen, the material balance will still be equal: Black has a knight and two pawns (3 + 2) against White's rook (5 points). Black has so-called 'doubled' b-pawns (generally a disadvantage), though even the lame one on b7 provides the knight with a stable square on c6. There are plenty of 'positives' about Black's position. The knight and bishop are both actively placed, and well protected; and the king is well placed in the centre of the board, ready to hinder White's passed h-pawn, or support its own passed b-pawn. In the endgame it is essential to use the king actively. Now that the queens have been exchanged the king will not come to any harm in the middle of the board; in fact, it is now far better placed than its counterpart languishing on g1 - what a turnaround in fortunes. But what really decides an endgame is whether one side or the other can force a pawn to the eighth rank to get a new queen. Garry has a PASSED PAWN on h5, and the World has its own on b5, far from White's king - making it rather dangerous. (Remember, if a pawn is described as 'passed' it means its path to the eighth rank is unhindered by an enemy pawn in front or to the side of it.) The remainder of this game is going to be devoted to the attempt by both sides to force a pawn to the queening square. I am travelling again today, so I won't be able to host the Zone theatre chat tonight, but I will be back on Sunday evening, same time, same place. Hope to see you then!
Elisabeth Pähtz's Move Analysis
Kxe6 to Kasparov's Qxe6+
The World must take White's queen.
Florin Felecan's Move Analysis
Florin Felecan's recommended move and commentary will appear here soon.
Etienne is participating in the French National Championships, so we will have a temporary break in his coverage of the Kasparov event.
Irina Krush's Move Analysis
Kxe6 to Kasparov's Qxe6+
I recommend the World plays the move 31...Kxe6 (King on d7 captures Queen on e6) The World Champion was forced to exchange Queens. In turn our move is FORCED - we must recapture his QUEEN. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||