Anand vs Topalov Game 7

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Re: Anand vs Topalov Game 7

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[d]6k1/5pp1/7p/1q6/2p5/2Pp1PP1/3Nr2P/3R1Q1K b - - 0 28
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Re: Anand vs Topalov Game 7

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JuLieN wrote:Wow... Stockfish gives white a +0.08 at depth 24 after 21.Rc7!

Told you, those pawns are really strong!

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Yes, Topalov is obviously playing on his preparation.

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Now stockfish would play 21. Kg2 at depth 25, with a +.024 for white
Also, Stockfish preferred 20. Qc1 over 20. Rxa7.
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Re: Anand vs Topalov Game 7

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28. ... Qb2 looks good for black here.
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Re: Anand vs Topalov Game 7

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22... Bd6 was the move here, preventing Rc7.
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AdminX wrote:28. ... Qb2 looks good for black here.
29.Qh3 Rxd2 30.Qc8+ Kh7 31.Qf5+ = (perpetual)
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Sven Schüle wrote:
AdminX wrote:28. ... Qb2 looks good for black here.
29.Qh3 Rxd2 30.Qc8+ Kh7 31.Qf5+ = (perpetual)
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Re: Anand vs Topalov Game 7

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IanO wrote:22... Bd6 was the move here, preventing Rc7.
Did you mean 21...Bd6 instead of Topalov's move 21...Bf8 ? In move 22 Anand played Rc7 already.

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