08-11-2013, 03:15 PM
I can't help thinking of Anand as being the challenger. Does the rating difference of nearly 100 points reflect Anand’s other priorities these days? If so it could be close as you’d expect him to put everything in to this one. I think Anand’s match experience might help him, especially if the match is level going in to the last few games. But if the rating difference is to be believed, he’ll probably need these other factors on his side.
Talking of which, I think the way the word championship is being handled is a bit surprising. With few decisive games these games among top GMs, a 12-game match is almost like a first to two wins, or possibly even one. With quick play tie break as well, chance is being given much more of a role than it should, if the object is to determine the stronger player. It will make for a sort of excitement, though.
Talking of which, I think the way the word championship is being handled is a bit surprising. With few decisive games these games among top GMs, a 12-game match is almost like a first to two wins, or possibly even one. With quick play tie break as well, chance is being given much more of a role than it should, if the object is to determine the stronger player. It will make for a sort of excitement, though.