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| Posted by wadvana uskidscompute.com 1/02/2004 14:25:16 Play online chess |  Subject: Kramnik-Annotated GamesMessage: I was searching the web for annotated games by Kramnik himself. I couldnt findy any sources expect his book "Kramnik-Life and Games". It has good reviews and i was wondering if anyone knew and sources before i invested in the latter. Thanks in advance. |
| Posted by hanoi_episode uskidscompute.com 1/08/2004 12:50:56 Play online chess | Message: I borrowed a copy of this book from a friend and went throught about 1/3 of it before I had to return it. It's an excellent book, but the annotations are somewhat advanced and it may not be the best games collection for the under 1600 player. The games are very interesting and complex. He's not as exciting as Kasparov, but certainly much cuter! Sarah Tran |
| Posted by wadvana uskidscompute.com 1/08/2004 15:12:59 Play online chess | Thanks Message: I'll get the book. My GK rating dosent represent my real strength which is around 2000. I just lost a whole load of games on time. Thanks, i really like Kramnik style and so it should be fun. |
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