12-05-2012, 12:18 PM
Watching today's game live, I'm surprised by the amount of time Gelfand takes to play moves in the opening. I assume that like most GM's he knows the theory inside out and has done his preparation.
Nigel Short, who I think is an excellent commentator, made the point about Fischer taking time in the openings to warm up his brain and ease himself gently into the game but I can't help but think taking so long when you have a pretty good idea of what you're going to play is bad time management and could be a weakness in Gelfand's game that may cost him.
Nigel Short, who I think is an excellent commentator, made the point about Fischer taking time in the openings to warm up his brain and ease himself gently into the game but I can't help but think taking so long when you have a pretty good idea of what you're going to play is bad time management and could be a weakness in Gelfand's game that may cost him.
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