Aronian vs. Kramnik, April 2012 Match

[EGarrett]

Yeah a "poisoned Queen" sac. This one is looking to turn out pretty interesting. Apparently Aronian played this match to break out his streetball moves all over Kramnnik.

[smilingbill]

Already more than an average game's worth in entertainment value just 13 moves in

[DiggertheDog]

yeah it can be pretty pleasant playing this position with black.
two bishops with open board

[TexAg06]

*posting this after 18...Bb6*

The computer gives a 0.68 edge to white according to the we site, but I think I like black. Black has no real weaknesses and I don't see how white is going to create many threats with only the queen and took. With the two bishops and open board, I like black.

[runway model]

Where can i find this?

[ganstaman]

Originally Posted by EGarrett

Yeah a "poisoned Queen" sac. This one is looking to turn out pretty interesting. Apparently Aronian played this match to break out his streetball moves all over Kramnnik.

Sounds like I chose a bad day to not skip work.

[ganstaman]

Originally Posted by runway model

Where can i find this?

Here:

Originally Posted by roblin

http://livechess.chessdom.com/site/
http://www.livestream.com/kramnikaronian

[Ajezz]

This is a great game.

Hope Kramnik brings it home. Aronian only has 14 minutes left with 17 moves remaining, Kramnik 20 minutes.

[All-inMcLovin]

Aronian's got this.

Who needs a queen when you're a P-I-M-P.

[Mayo]

This is really incredibly intense.

[feedmykids]

sick

[Freddy777]

Wow, tuned in at Aronian time troubles and skipped over the game pretty fast, but it looks like this was a great one to follow.

Don't think Aronian was ever really better though?

[smilingbill]

Yessss let's go Vlad

Freddy777: Don't think he was better - most of the game was unclear though

[mightytiny]

This game of the match was necessary. For the amount of money that was put up for this short match, an exciting game or two was a must. Kudos to both players (especially Aronian with the lead) for realizing this and playing for the crowd and the sponsors.

Bravo

[NajdorfDefense]

Bravo to both for this game