20-11-2013, 02:09 AM
Hope so Phil, but I'm wondering if Anand is also just coasting to his 4.5 and Carlsen's coronation. I was a bit surprised at Anand's choice of opening today, ending up with a position like the exchange French. He does play the Sicilian after all. I can understand he might be worried about losing badly, but this will likely be his last chance of claiming a position as one of the outstanding world champions.