ive said it before and ill say it again. "what on earth is loek van wely doing at these elite tournaments?   i would not doubt for a second doubt that he would destroy me in 20 moves at queen odds, but he never seems to be able to make any impression on the worlds elite. watching the hiding that kramnik gave him the other day and other numerous aniihalations he has copped recently i just cant help but think his seat in these prestigeous tournaments could go to another player. anyone agree? and before the abuse pours in i have studied his games in detail and they are impressive for and international master, but the kid is a grandmaster and is just not upto the challenge. i do love the dutch and there wonderful coffee shops but this kid has got to make way for someone else...... by the way, magnus will be world champ within 5 years, of this i am sure, kramnik would be his biggest threat. i believe his defensive skills would annoy the shit out of topalov

skiingisfun69 that's a bucket load of questions.  Let me refer you to ICC (chessclub.com) where Joel Benjamin does a nice commentary on Nepomniachtchi vs. Van Wely game.  Its free!

My pick to win this tourney, Leko, is doing well.

A big game Friday for him against the kid, Nepomniachtchi.

Thanks for informing us on the chess news hope you post more

I don't understand some of the moves in Nepomniachtchi vs. Van Wely.

Why did black castle instead of getting his rook on a8 out of the way of the bishop? He was up a pawn, but was his light square bishop really worth a rook?

And why did white give up a pawn by threatening black's bishop with it when white's knight was already threatened? To open up the long diagonal for his light square bishop? That he was going to ditch for a rook anyway?

 Also, why did black give away a pawn around move 22? Why did he play queen to c6 on move 20? It just seems like a way to lose a pawn.

 

On the "Dortmund Tournament Starts Soon" blog I said Naiditsch can be a dangerous player, & I thought he could finish in the top five. He has the 7th highest ranking of the eight players in this trnt.. I'm sure a lot of people thought I was crazy for posting that, but now I don't look crazy because he beat Kramnik in a brilliant game in the 3rd rd.. Although, I will have to admit I didn't expect Gustafsson to be tied for first so far. It is also a surprise that Chucky is in 7th place. There's a lot of chess left to be played, & it will be interesting to see who wins it.   

Nice Najdorf.  GO IAN!