16 Jun '15 22:46>
This must be a first: Carlsen loses on time to Topalov in a dead drawn position in the first round.
Originally posted by Eladarnah its difficult to understand what has transpired, in the game against Anand he needed to go for a win and well it didn't work out and he had a winning position against Anish Girly (who is always bitchin about something)
He must be getting less intelligent.
Originally posted by 64squaresofpainIts difficult to know what Hammer was thinking, fatigue perhaps, lack of concentration or playing to fast. Grischuck also played a very dubious move in his game also,
Topalov's luck continued today, as Hammer gifts him the game in a drawn position!
White to move:
[fen]8/b3k3/P5p1/3K2P1/5P2/8/8/8[/fen]
Hammer played Kc6?? This drops the f and g pawns by force (after Ke6), and the game is lost.
Perhaps it was the 6 hours of play that exhausted him?
Topalov now clearly leading, but will his luck run out? ...[text shortened]... fying for the world championship doesn't seem to be on his wish-list... some fighter he is, huh.