Hanging by a Thread

Submitted by benws on Sun, 11/30/2008 at 9:40am.

Kramnik's WC Match with Leko is very interesting. Going into the final, 14th game, he trailed 6-7 and needed a win to retain his title. He managed to hold on in a Caro-Kann, getting numerous positional advantages and marching his king up the board to force mate with his rook and knight.

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by Gwydion - 11 months ago
Michigan United States

Member Since: Mar 2008
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Intense. Nice work Kramnik.

by addiction_to_chess - 11 months ago
Metro Manila Philippines

Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 358

Yes, quite something. Kramnik just gave it all he had and managed to win in a fantastic display of energy under immense pressure. Leko did play well but gave his opponent several advantages but that's all Kramnik needed to squeeze out a win. This king march looks similar to the king walk in (if I'm not mistaken) Petrosian-Botvinnik Game 5 of their world championship match.

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