Archive for May 10th, 2009

Bulgarian FIDE master Valeri Lilov, rated 2411, starts a weekly show on Playchess,
Mondays at 20:00h CEST (7 p.m. London, 2 p.m. NY), discussing the most interesting
games from recent events. The themes are carefully analysed, at the most exciting
moments in the games. Lilov will provide live audio commentary, and visitors
will be able to call in and ask questions. Take
a look, it is free.

The FIDE team playing in the President’s cup in Baku was nominally 50 points stronger than its Azeri opponents. But even that could not lead anyone to anticipate the tonking (as the British would call it) delivered by visitors. Vladimir Kramnik was the lead tonker, with 6.5 points from eight games and a performance of 2977. Anand followed with 5.5/8 = 2850. Final report with video.