[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: World Cup, Final Round, Game 3: Kamsky escapes

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
World Cup, Final Round, Game 3: Kamsky escapes
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1197752530.shtml


   Kamsky wasn't ever losing, as far as I can tell, but Shirov had
   pressure and a material advantage from almost the beginning of the
   game. Employing the Yates Variation of the Ruy Lopez, it was Shirov
   who seemed to have the advantage of surprise on his side in this game,
   especially with the unusual 13.Nc3. Kamsky's initial reaction probably
   wasn't ideal, but a smart pawn sacrifice for dark squared control and
   nuisance play on the kingside earned him a draw. Shirov could have
   pressed for more, but a final inaccuracy, probably in time pressure
   (38.Kg2) allowed an instant draw.
   Kamsky thus leads 2-1, and needs only a draw with the White pieces
   tomorrow to win the World Cup and the right to play Topalov in 2008,
   with the winner going on to face the winner of the Anand-Kramnik match
   for the world championship in 2009.
   Today's game, with my comments, can be replayed [1]here.

References

   1. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/files/worldcup2007_rd7_3.htm