Third part of but extensive comments from move 15 Qf1 to 17 Rad1. CB: A little bit about the character of the game. In IQP (isolated queen pawn) positions as this one, white tries to exchange as much light figures as possible, leaving the rooks and queens on the board. Black tries exactly the opposite, to avoid bishop and knight exchanges, and starts piece play. So here we see Magnus going for the kill with 15.Qf1!?, intending to chase the Bg4 with h2-h3. In contrast with game 2 (replay here), where Anand had very little possibilities, the current game is more unbalanced, and Vishy may as well get chances for activity. In fact piece activity is supposed to be the counterpart of possessing that structural liability, the isolated queens pawn. If Black doesnt find a concrete follow-up now, 16.h3 Bh5 17.Nh4 may become a concern. Then g3-g4 would grab the enemy light-squared Bishop. That said, this favourable trade also has a prize : the weakening of Whites kingside. Therefore, the computer suggestion, ...Bc7, has got its point : in the event of a future g3-g4 the battery Bc7-Qd6 would be nasty. 15 ... Bh5 CB: this prophylactic retreat threatens possibly ...Ng4. If 16.h3 now, then perhaps ...Bg6 17.Nh4 Bh7. 16 h3 Bg6 17 Rad1 CB: Carlsen is centralizing his rook, keeping an eye on the IQP Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand Chessdom Chess Arena © 2013 - The global online chess platform
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:49:15 +0000
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