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My opponent today was 25-year-old Luke McShane, the British number three. Having studied at Oxford followed by a career in the City, he is now a full time professional chess player, and clearly stronger than his current rating of 2615. My current official (November 1) rating is 2801, and depending on the opposition I may win 2-5 or lose up to 5-8 points in each game. Today victory would yield 2.6 points, and draw or loss a 2.4 / 7.4 rating loss respectively.
I played white and he chose the King's Indian Defence against my 1.d4. I got a pleasant position in the early middlegame, but probably overestimated my possibilities. Despite his time trouble he continued to pose difficulties throughout most of the game. Well after the first time control I won a pawn and in the difficult endgame he went astray and resigned after six hours hard fight. It was a really tough game and I’m nearly as satisfied with today’s victory as the one yesterday against Kramnik.
Kramnik beat Ni Hua and after two rounds I have a 6 points (3-1-0 scoring) followed by Kramnik and McShane at 3 points each. 19-year old David Howell is my opponent tomorrow, and I’ll play black for the first time in this tournament. Magnus Carlsen, London, December 9th 2009.
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Before the start of round two:Nigel Short and Michael Adams share a jest
The two are joined by Vladimir Kramnik, who is quite at home with British
humour
The three wait in the front row of the theatre for the round to start
Things get serious for Nigel as the play begins
The hero of round one, Magnus Carlsen, prepares for an encore in round two
Facing the Norwegian 2800 Super-GM: Luke McShane of England
Vladimir Kramnik, who lost to Carlsen in round one, determined to win today
Chinese GM Ni Hua, who felt the brunt of Kramnik's determination in round two
I need to win this one really really badly. So how do I go about it? –
Kramnik vs Ni
The American "h-bomb" Hikaru Nakamura playing Michael Adams
Reigning British Champion David Howell
Father of the Mag: Henrik Carlsen, feeling good in London
The director of the London Chess Classic, IM Malcolm Pein, commenting in
the VIP room
All photos above by GM Dr John Nunn
Another exciting game reaches its critical climax: McShane vs Carlsen at move
59
Magnus makes his final move of the game, Luke watches in despair
The English GM considers his options, while deputy arbiter David Sedgwick watches
The only logical decision for Luke McShane: to resign the game
It was the last game, and the two take some time analysing on the stage
After this session both players proceeded to the commentary room...
...and discussed the game for spectators in London and on the Playchess server
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Monday | 7th December | Press Conference + blindfold display | |
Tuesday |
8th December |
Round 1 |
2.00pm |
Wednesday |
9th December |
Round 2 |
2.00pm |
Thursday |
10th December |
Round 3 |
2.00pm |
Friday | 11th December | Rest day and Community / School events | |
Saturday |
12th December |
Round 4 |
2.00pm |
Sunday |
13th December |
Round 5 |
2.00pm |
Monday |
14th December |
Round 6 |
2.00pm |
Tuesday |
15th December |
Round 7 |
12.00pm |
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