Alexei Shirov
Viktor ("der Schreckliche") Kortchnoi
Shirov und Kortschnoj spielen vier Partien mit einer Bedenkzeit von 90 Minuten pro Partie/Spieler.
Zeitplan der Veranstaltung:
Die Partien können im Internet live verfolgt werden. Auf der Turnierwebseite kann man Audiokommnetare (€14.99) und Internet TV buchen buchen (€24.99). Zum Internet-TV gehören neben den Partien Interviews mit den Spielern mit Analysen, die GM Daniel King führen wird und Schachlektionen mit Shirov und Kortschnoj sowie Höhepunkte aus dem Musical "Chess".
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Dear
Chess fans, Of course, it is a big pleasure to greet you in the eve of my match against one of the most unique personalities in chess history. I remember when I first time played against Victor Lvovich in Torcy in 1990; it was kind of ‘young and green’ player against the experienced veteran. Now, fifteen years after, the definition ‘experienced veteran’ can be easily applied for myself while my opponent is not only ‘forever young’ and ‘evergreen’ but also an extremely promising and unpredictable player taking into account his recent successes in rapid chess! In my latest book ‘Fire on Board 2’ (by the way, the German version will shortly be available too) I called my biography chapter ‘The struggle without limits’ and I think that Victor Kortchnoi’s example, his lifetime devotion to chess, is the best inspiration for such an attitude. Whatever will be the outcome of our mini-match, I will definitely learn something new with this experience. And I hope not to disappoint my fans either. Alexei Shirov |
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To
my fans: Hi, do you play chess? What kind – blitz, speed, normal? Well, it is our ancient, thoughtful game of chess, known for several thousand years as the Game of Kings, in the 20th Century underwent changes in the manner of playing and acquired diversity of forms. Presumably, "speed chess" was introduced due to the drastically increased number of players all over the world. All of them want to take part at chess events, So any competition should not last too long. Perhaps the true craftsmanship of players will be suitably demonstrated by speed chess. But on the other hand people say the play is more attractive for spectators. Hopefully... Well, the forthcoming match between me and Alexei Shirov will be played within the framework and according to rules of the speed chess. A Spanish citizen, Shirov is a great expert of this kind of play. In the speed chess tournaments of the highest rank, regularly organized by J. van Oosterom in Monaco, Shirov is always among the winners. He is also the favorite in our match. However, the underdog – me – is capable of snarling and biting. In April of this year I won a speed tournament in Israel, a 14th category event, with 10.5 out of 13, which was 2.5 points ahead of my pursuers. So, let us just wait and see what will happen... Viktor Kortchnoi |
