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ANAND-CARLSEN Sochi 2014 | Candidates 2014
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Anand-Carlsen 2013 | Anand-Gelfand 2012 | Anand-Topalov 2010
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Our aim will be to provide LIVE commentary on most of the games between Anand and Carlsen in their fight for the title of World Champion. Starting now, with a live commentary provided by our distinguished commentator GM Alexander Delchev.
Round 1: Anand - Carlsen
In the last match the intentions of both players were quite clear. Carlsen was
trying to avoid the heavy theoretical debacle, opting for a more middlegame
oriented openings like 1. Nf3 2. g3 with white and with black he defended
against e4 with ultrasolid Berlin. On the other side, Anand was desperately
trying to catch Carlsen on an early clash in sharp lines or at least deeply
worked lines with unclear consequences. That's why the opening chosen by
Carlsen came as a little surprise. Grunfeld was the main choice of previous
contender for the throne - Gelfand, so it was for sure thoroughly studied by
Anand's team. On the other side, Gelfand was quite successful with it, which
probably is the main reason for choosing this dynamic and always fresh with
ideas opening system... See more
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