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(by John E Hawkes & Michel Bruneau)
Morelia-Linares Chess 2007
Super-GM Morelia-Linares 2007
Part II - Schedule of Linares
Part I - Schedule of Morelia
Average rating: 2723 - Category: 19
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The
Super GM Morelia-Linares 2007 is taking place from the 17th of February
and the 11th of March. The programm includes first 7 rounds played in
Morelia, Mexico and then 7 rounds played in Linares, Spain. Both
countries own, for a long time, a great chess tradition. Now the
Super-GM has entered its second half in the Andalusian town of
Linares, Spain.
Bienvenida en España!... Welcome in Spain!... Bienvenue en Espagne !
«Spain Landscape - paysage
ruiniforme du Torqual de Antequer
©Photo: Pépinière Filippi»
«Andalusian picture (Spain)
Sierra de Cadiz (Andalusia)
©Photo: PhotoSearch»
«Andalusian picture (Spain)
©Photo: Picures of Pets»
Pictures of Andalusian town of Linares (Spain):
«Picture of Linares, Spain
Andalusian town of Linares
©Photograph: MChessBase»
«Picture of Linares, Spain
Andalusian town of Linares
©Photograph: MChessBase»
«Picture of Linares, Spain
Andalusian town of Linares
©Photograph: MChessBase»
XXIV Super-GM Morelia Linares 2007 - The Linares Leg Begins!
- THE LINARES LEG BEGINS! -
«Magnus and father at the
Morelia closing coctail
©Photo: ChessBase»
Surprise
tournament leader Magnus and father at the Morelia closing
cocktail party, – Looking much happier than at the opening ceremony
«Magnus looking much happier
than at the opening ceremony
©Photo: ChessBase»
«The other joint-leader "Vishy" -
Anand at Linares 2005
©Photo: ChessBase»
The
top-three result in 2006 was:
1. Levon ARONIAN (Well placed again this year and playing enterprising,
creative chess)
2. Teimour RADJABOV (Sadly missing this time: replaced by Ivanchuk
after the Mexican burglary incident!)
3. Veselin TOPALOV (In dismal form in Morelia – must try harder to
show his talent!)
Grandmaster
Vladimir Potkin - Aronian’s second - hoping to clinch a second,
successive victory for his man this year.
«GM Vladimir Potkin -
Aronian’s second
©Photo: ChessBase»
«GM Aronian at the -
Turin Olympiad 2006
©Photo: Armenian Chess Federation»
«Peter "Carl" Svidler
The new drawing master!
©Photo: Peter Svidler Website»
Don’t miss the pop-up : John Hawkes’ photo-compilation on
Peter and Carl Schlechter:
«John Hawkes' photo-compilation on
Peter and Carl Schlechter»
You may read equally our : "Halfway Impressions":
«Super-GM Morelia-Linares 2007
- Halfway Impressions -»
Super-GM
Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) - Linares - Chess boards in the Playing Hall:
«Super-GM Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP)
2007 - Schedule of Linares
©Photograph: ChessBase»
Super GM - Morelia-Linares 2007 - Half-Time standings -
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No
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Name
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Country
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Rating
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Perform.
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Score
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1
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Anand, V
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IND
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2779
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+ 63
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4,5/7
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2
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Carlsen, M
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NOR
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2690
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+ 165
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4,5/7
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3
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Ivanchuk, V
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UKR
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2750
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+ 44
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4,0/7
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4
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Aronian, L
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ARM
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2744
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+ 1
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3,5/7
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5
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Svidler, P
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RUS
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2728
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+ 20
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3,5/7
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6
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Leko, P
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HUN
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2749
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- 53
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3,0/7
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7
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Topalov, V
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BUL
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2783
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- 92
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3,0/7
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8
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Morozevich, A
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RUS
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2741
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- 154
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2,0/7
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Round No8
- Linares (ESP), 2007 -
02.03.2007 - The Super-GM Morelia/Linares has entered its second half
with the first round completed in the Andalusian town of Linares.
Four draws again! Topalov equalised convincingly with black against
Anand, Leko had half-a-pawn advantage for a while v Ivanchuk but the
skin-and-bones pawn ending was a genuine draw.
Aronian-Svidler was a premature draw – a highly interesting position
with White (Aronian) looking to be in a difficult situation - but
apparently “Carl” Svidler did not want to ruin his now 8 game run of
draws! Maybe he’s going for a record - 14 draws out of 14 played?
Morozevich-Carlsen (who was possibly winning) was the best game for
the spectators. (See our commentary).
«Andrés Segovia - The great guitarist
Andrés Segovia (1893-1987) was born in Linarès»
©Photograph: Origin unknown»
Round No8: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Leko, Peter
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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½-½
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Anand, Viswanathan
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Topalov, Veselin
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½-½
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Aronian, Levon
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Svidler, Peter
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½-½
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Morozevich, Alexander
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Carlsen, Magnus
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½-½
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Round No8: Analysed game:
«Anatoly Karpov - A great favourite in many
previous Linares tournaments. If you want a
good laugh look at the Spanish video:
©Photograph: Private Collection»
No need to know the language!... Statistical note: Two-thirds of the
games in this year’s event have been drawn! We hope the spectators get
at good refund of their entrance money!
Round No9
- Linares (ESP), 2007 -
Morozevich chalks up a first win - Carl Svidler keeps on drawing!
Topalov managed to save a white game against the clearly superior
Ivanchuk, who got into time trouble and had to concede a draw. Peter
Leko lost badly to Alexander Morozevich to join him at the tail-end of
the cross table, with Topalov a mere half a point higher up the table.
The other two games were drawn.
«Super-GM Morelia-Linares 2007 (9)
Carlsen, Magnus vs Aronian, Levon
©Photograph: ChessBase»
Round No9: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Morozevich, Alexander
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Leko, Peter
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1-0
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Carlsen, Magnus
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Aronian, Levon
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½-½
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Svidler, Peter
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Anand, Viswanathan
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½-½
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Topalov, Veselin
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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½-½
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Round No9: Analysed game:
«From Album Madrid, Spain. Travel
in Spain - Patio of Casa de America
Former gardens of Palacio de Linares
- ©Photo: Webshots - member: osardi»
Round No10
- Linares (ESP), 2007 -
Anand beats Carlsen again to take the clear lead. A devastating crush
of his co-leader Carlsen - now down to equal second with Ivanchuk, a
point behind the leader. Peter Leko had troubles with White v Topalov
but managed to save his bacon draw. Monday is a rest.
«Super-GM Morelia-Linares 2007 (10)
Anand, Viswanathan vs Carlsen, Magnus
©Photograph: ChessBase»
Round No10: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Leko, Peter
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Topalov, Veselin
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½-½
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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Svidler, Peter
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½-½
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Anand, Viswanathan
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Carlsen, Magnus
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1-0
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Aronian, Levon
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Morozevich, Alexander
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½-½
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Round No10: Analysed game:
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Ronde 10 -
The veteran of the tournament – Ivanchuk – with plugged
ears! After 10 rounds the Ukrainian super-substitute
is well-placed for a fighting finish with games against
Carlsen, Morozovich, Anand and Aronian to play.
©Photo: Private Collection»
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Ronde 10 -
Ivanchuk observing meditatively Vishy Anand
“How am I going to catch this guy”
- Chukky - ©Photo: ChessBase»
Round No11
- Linares (ESP), 2007 -
«Another time! - Bobby Fischer and Susan Polgar
Bobby Fischer did his first radio interview in
nearly a year and a half. This time, it was from
Reykjavic, Iceland. For most part, he seems to be
so much more relaxed. He stated that he enjoys
his time in Iceland and the Icelandic are very nice.
©Photo: Susan Polgar Blog»
Round No11: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Aronian, Levon
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Leko, Peter
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½-½
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Morozevich, Alexander
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Anand, Viswanathan
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½-½
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Carlsen, Magnus
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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1-0
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Svidler, Peter
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Topalov, Veselin
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½-½
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Round No11: Analysed games:
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Ronde 11
At the start of Carlsen vs Ivanchuk:
the Mayor of Linares Juan Fernandez,
organiser Paco Ablate ©Photo: ChessBase»
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Ronde 11
Magnus Carlsen in the press room
after is victory over Ivanchuk
©Photo: ChessBase»
Round No12
- Linares (Esp), 2007 -
Peter Svidler defeated Peter Leko for his first win after 11
consecutive draws in this tournament and moved up to third place.
Alexander Morozevich won an exciting game vs Vassily Ivanchuk whilst
Magnus Carlsen held Veselin Topalov to a draw and stays in
second place behind leader Anand who is a mere half-point ahead.
«Picture of Linares, Andalusia (Spain)
Linares on a nice, warm, spring morning
©Photo: ChessBase»
«Picture of Linares, Andalusia (Spain)
Oranges in full bloom ©Photo: ChessBase»
Round No12: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Leko, Peter
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Svidler, Peter
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0-1
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Topalov, Veselin
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Carlsen, Magnus
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½-½
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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Morozevich, Alexander
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0-1
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Anand, Viswanathan
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Aronian, Levon
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½-½
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Round No12: Analysed games:
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 12
Alexander Morozevich starts his Round 12 game.
Note the extra pair of Queens behind the clock!
©Photo: ChessBase»
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 12
Linares Round 12 - Video montage -
©Photo: John E Hawkes»
Round No13
- Linares (ESP), 2007 -
Anand did not risk playing a proper game of chess, showed unambitious,
uninteresting white play against the tail-ender Leko. He apparently
thinks his half-point lead enough to win the tournament. Carlsen –
Svidler was an interesting draw, if not particularly long. The
Knight ending in Morozevich v the disappointing Topalov was perhaps
the only really interesting pure endgame in the tournament.
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 13
Ajedrez - Linares 2007 Official Site
©Photo: sobajedrez.com»
Round No13: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Anand, Viswanathan
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Leko, Peter
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½-½
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Aronian, Levon
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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½-½
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Morozevich, Alexander
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Topalov, Veselin
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1-0
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Carlsen, Magnus
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Svidler, Peter
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½-½
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Round No13: Analysed game:
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 13
Ivanchuk playing with Black against
Aronian - ©Photo: ChessBase»
Round No14
- Linares (ESP), 2007 -
1. Vishy ANAND – 8.5/14 - This performance puts him up to Number 1
spot in the world ratings!
The undisputed STAR of MORELIA-LINARES 2007 -2-3. Magnus CARLSEN
–7.5/14. Following on from the very difficult Corus experience, his
result is somewhat unexpected. This is a quite superb performance.
The young Dane showed his great talent, admirable fighting-spirit,
tenacity and strength of character.
2-3. Alexander MOROZEVICH – 7.5/14 - A fantastic finish. Sasha grabs
the second/third spot, same score as Carlsen, coming from Mexico with
2 points from 7, to streak through the sleeping super-GM midfield
with a ‘hat-trick’ finish : wins v Ivanchuk, Topalov and Svidler. Bravo!
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 14
"Vishy Anand wins the SuperGM Morelia-Linares
2007 - ©Photo: ChessBase»
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 14
"Magnus Carlsen - In spite of the last-round loss
an incredible second place - ©Photo: ChessBase»
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 14
"Alexander (the comeback kid), scoring for
the third time in succession - ©Photo: ChessBase»
Round No14: Results:
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White
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Black
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Score
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Leko, Peter
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Carlsen, Magnus
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1-0
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Svidler, Peter
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Morozevich, Alexander
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0-1
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Topalov, Veselin
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Aronian, Levon
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½-½
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Ivanchuk, Vassily
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Anand, Viswanathan
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½-½
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Round No14: Analysed game:
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 14
"Linares Wrap-up" from the Susan Polgar Chess
Blog - ©Photo: Susan Polgar Chess Blog»
Super GM - Morelia-Linares 2007
- Final standings -
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No
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Name
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Country
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Rating
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Perform.
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Score
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1
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Anand, V
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IND
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2779
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+ 37
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8,5/14
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2
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Morozevich, A
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RUS
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2228
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+ 30
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7,5/14
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3
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Carlsen, M
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NOR
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2690
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+ 88
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7,5/14
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4
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Aronian, L
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ARM
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2744
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+ 1
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7,0/14
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5
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Svidler, Peter
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RUS
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2728
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+ 20
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7,0/14
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6
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Ivanchuk, V
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UKR
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2750
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- 30
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6,5/14
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7
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Topalov, V
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BUL
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2783
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- 92
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6,0/14
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8
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Leko,P
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HUN
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2749
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- 53
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6,0/14
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«King Juan Carlos»
«Morelia/Linares (MEX/ESP) 2007, Round 14
"Andalusia, Spain" from the Susan Polgar Chess
Blog - ©Photo: Susan Polgar Chess Blog»
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