Carlsen vs Ivanchuk - Nimzo-Indian - Bilbao Chess Masters Round 9 - Oct 10, 2011

Here Magnus Carlsen shows why he's the world number 1, crushing Ivanchuk positionally and tying Ivanchuk for first place in the Bilbao Chess Masters Tournament in Round 9 going into the final round.

Magnus has serious momentum now at Bilbao, probably fueled by his humble yet circumspectly optimistic outlook. Check out this interview recorded just a few days prior to this game after he took revenge against Vallejo in Round 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdxVR8FnFjw&list=FLJp7D-xBUgHmFZQdNoky2eg&...

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[el10mago10roman]

what happens if the queen takes the white bishop in 10:57? it seems unprotected for my begginer eye

[Piewalkermatt]

@el10mago10roman That would lose immediately. And by immediately, I mean IMMEDIATELY. Yes, exactly, the bishop on g4 attacking the black queen is definitely unprotected...if black queen takes the bishop and gets off the h file where it is protecting the h7 pawn, the white queen will thunder in taking h7 with checkmate. :) So Qxg4 would lead to Qxh7#. The end.

[onlyuphillfromhere]

Love how you do this so informative and also how humble you are. Keep it up - it is awesome to watch! :)

[Piewalkermatt]

@onlyuphillfromhere Very kind words. Thank you! -Matt

[ozoshah]

hi matt, from the italian room (chesscube) :)

[Piewalkermatt]

@ozoshah Hi Ozoshah!

[megahawk49]

What couldve happened after ivanchuk resigned???? possible moves??

[el10mago10roman]

@Piewalkermatt how could i missed that!? maybe because i am a noob, thanks pal!

[gredow1979]

@el10mago10roman if the queen takes the white bishop, the black bishop gets jealous and breaks into the white bishops store and steals all the items

[ChessByAlex]

I think one mistake Ivanchuck did is he really didnt but pressure on whites center. In the nimzo indian you want to put pressure on white center with Ba6 or Bb7 then try to push in the center

[sausage4mash]

you deserve it you have a very clear style,that us lesser mortals can understand