Studying Karpov - Chess Forums - Page 2

helltank

Nov 12, 2011

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ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I think I can. I'm quoting my Grandmaster teacher on that.

When you say Grandmaster, do you mean "Grandmaster that was better than Petrosian", or "Grandmaster that has an axe to grind with Petrosian"?

chessrube

Nov 12, 2011

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#22

Burke wrote:

I think I've learned a lot, not so much from Karpov, but from the people who annote his games. For some reason, he seems to be the type of player that good writers can use to make excellent points. Piece positioning for example. Also the above mentioned "How Karpov Wins" show that he is a very practical player in the sense that, if he is in a position that many Grandmasters would agree to a draw, he plays on, believing, mostly correctly, that he is the better player and that, sooner or later, the other guy will crack under pressure and Karpov will come out on top. Chessrube, I would be interested in what you, or anyone thinks of the book you have.

I have the new book called Strategic Wins, Making of a Champion volume 1. I really like it. It starts out with Karpov about 10. I skipped over the real early games started out looking at 1966 onward. I'm a big fan of Karpov and wanted to study his games to improve mine so I asked for suggestions and got plenty. Thanks to all.

SimonSeirup

Nov 12, 2011

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#23

If you have the book, just read it by playing the moves on a real board, and reading the commentary.

2200ismygoal

Nov 13, 2011

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ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I think I can. I'm quoting my Grandmaster teacher on that.

I very much doubt that your Grandmaster teacher was near the level of a world champion and I'm sure had he gotten private lessons from Petrosian he would learn a thing or two on how to play chess.

goldendog

Nov 13, 2011

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2200ismygoal wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I think I can. I'm quoting my Grandmaster teacher on that.

I very much doubt that your Grandmaster teacher was near the level of a world champion and I'm sure had he gotten private lessons from Petrosian he would learn a thing or two on how to play chess.

Watch out for the missus though.

2200ismygoal

Nov 13, 2011

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goldendog wrote:

2200ismygoal wrote:

ozzie_c_cobblepot wrote:

I think I can. I'm quoting my Grandmaster teacher on that.

I very much doubt that your Grandmaster teacher was near the level of a world champion and I'm sure had he gotten private lessons from Petrosian he would learn a thing or two on how to play chess.

Watch out for the missus though.

Please stay on topic, don't need nonsense like this on the forums

trysts

Nov 13, 2011

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#27

2200ismygoal wrote:

Please stay on topic, don't need nonsense like this on the forums

goldendog

Nov 13, 2011

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#28

2200ismygoal wrote:

Please stay on topic, don't need nonsense like this on the forums

You don't get the joke. Fine.

Who made you the thread cop, or even the traffic police for the forums? You're neither and you don't speak for the site or the community.

Got it?

heinzie

Nov 13, 2011

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#29

Maybe he did understand the joke, but thought it inappropriate to make jokes on the chess.com forums.

MyCowsCanFly

Nov 13, 2011

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#30

2200ismygoal wrote:

Please stay on topic, don't need nonsense like this on the forums

doukan1907

Nov 13, 2011

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#31

i m pretty much interested in karpov's games.how can i find his annotated games ?it can be a book or a website.

blake78613

Nov 13, 2011

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#32

The problem with studying Karpov and Capablanca is that they make it look easier then it is. You study their games and say "why sure". Problem is that you don't see the opponent's plans that they foil with natural looking moves. When you try to imitate their methods, you find your opponents constantly spoiling your strategic plans with tactics. For most players, Playing for the attack works better.

NM ozzie_c_cobblepot

Nov 13, 2011

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#33

How did you geniuses make the ad hominum leap from "Petrosian played passively" to "I think any GM who points this out must have had an axe to grind"? You should instead take the advice in stride, especially the guy with the 2200 goal. But perhaps my expectations are too high.

heinzie

Nov 13, 2011

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#34

Maybe his are

AndyClifton

Nov 13, 2011

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#35

heinzie wrote:

Maybe he did understand the joke, but thought it inappropriate to make jokes on the chess.com forums.

Well, that's even worse then...

heinzie

Nov 13, 2011

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#36

Do you think of your own reaching the NM title as a joke? Or serious business?

AndyClifton

Nov 13, 2011

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#37

Who (and for that matter, what) are you asking, heinzie?

heinzie

Nov 13, 2011

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#38

Well the 2200 goal guy is trying to discuss Karpov's orthodox chess style, serious business, in comes goldendog posting a cartoon. There's no room for that kind of fooling around when you are trying to become an NM-strength chess player... or is there

NM ozzie_c_cobblepot

Nov 13, 2011

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#39

I do wonder who had a higher peak rating, Petrosian or my teacher.

AndyClifton

Nov 13, 2011

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#40

Oh please...lighten up a bit. This is no place to go all Garfunkel on us...