"This reminds me of the Ali - Foreman boxing match"

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Nicholas Gruen
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Susan Polgar - one of the best women players in the world on the second game between Topalov and Kramnik.

Looks like the same story, as last game but different format.   Topalov bounced out of the blocks with white and mounted a ferocious attack on Kramnik's king.   Kramnik held on and Topalov made several mistakes which look like they're gonna cost him the game.   A shocking start for the better player.   It looks like 2-0 to Kramnik.

3 Comments

  1. Gaby
    September 25, 2006

    Nicholas, the link doesn't take you anywhere interesting.

    But from your para, should that be a reference to Ali vs Foreman and Ali's "rope-a-dope" tactics in the "Rumble in the Jungle" rather than the "Thrilla in Manila"?

  2. Nicholas Gruen
    September 25, 2006

    There was only one Ali-Foreman bout that I know of - rope-a-dope.

    Thrilla in Manilla was Frazier I'm pretty sure. And the most gruelling thing I've ever seen if it's the one I'm thinking.

    Sorry - the link to Susan Polgar's blog is here.

    The actual fabulous game can be played through here.

  3. Gaby
    September 25, 2006

    Nicholas, I'm very sorry. But I mistakenly read "Frazier" for "Foreman" in your title. I have no explanation why I did that. You're right.