David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
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David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
GM David Howell discusses the upcoming Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
Pretty solid views there, nothing to really disagree with. Carlsen more likely to fall apart if he falls behind, and also more likely to gain confidence and stay ahead if he wins early on. It may well come down to who wins first and when. Preparation may be key, as will avoiding the opponent's preparation (it can be immensely frustrating to have some amazing ideas prepared and to have your opponent avoid it all).
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
I would be surprised if Carlsen "fell apart" as he doesnt really do that.
Interesting that he thinks Carlsen is less focused, and interesting that he would say it.
Interesting that he thinks Carlsen is less focused, and interesting that he would say it.
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
David H. is residing in Norway and has spent considerable time with MC.Nick Burrows wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 11:25 amI would be surprised if Carlsen "fell apart" as he doesnt really do that.
Interesting that he thinks Carlsen is less focused, and interesting that he would say it.
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
He didn't when he fell behind to Karjakin tbf.Nick Burrows wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 11:25 amI would be surprised if Carlsen "fell apart" as he doesnt really do that.
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
He seemed very in control against Karjakin but perhaps less so this time around. If Howell points out he is more fragile than before then that should count for something, as well as his point that he (Ian) knows Magnus more than his previous opponents did. Should be a tight encounter, hopefully with some decisive games.
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
Caruana will be commentating for chess.com, long interview with Pete Doggers
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
I don't know - he almost the lost the very next game (game nine). Karjakin was really much closer to victory than we readily remember. And after losing game three to Anand in 2014, Carlsen was indifferent in game four, much (?) worse in game five and was lucky to get away with what should have been a losing blunder in game six.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 1:10 pmHe didn't when he fell behind to Karjakin tbf.Nick Burrows wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 11:25 amI would be surprised if Carlsen "fell apart" as he doesnt really do that.
And those were the only two games he ever lost in world ch, matches, so maybe - maybe - there is something there.
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Re: David Howell talks about and the Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi match
Though save for that one error, he completely outplayed Anand from start to finish (I know that is a bit "apart from that, Mrs Lincoln...")Jonathan Rogers wrote: ↑Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:18 pmI don't know - he almost the lost the very next game (game nine). Karjakin was really much closer to victory than we readily remember. And after losing game three to Anand in 2014, Carlsen was indifferent in game four, much (?) worse in game five and was lucky to get away with what should have been a losing blunder in game six.Matt Mackenzie wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 1:10 pmHe didn't when he fell behind to Karjakin tbf.Nick Burrows wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 11:25 amI would be surprised if Carlsen "fell apart" as he doesnt really do that.
And those were the only two games he ever lost in world ch, matches, so maybe - maybe - there is something there.
Can't really remember him being close to losing the previous game, though. And in game 9 of their match Karjakin never had a confirmed win (though it was close for a while) Once he came through that unscathed, I had little doubt that Carlsen would ultimately prevail.
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