Not sure who these draws favour, Carlsen maybe had some nerves, and Anand probably didn't want to play so many long tiring games
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November 11th, 2013, 21:25
(This post was last modified: November 11th, 2013, 21:27 by regoarrarr.)
From the ... why didn't you resign this at a minimum 10 moves ago (if not more) department....
http://www.chess.com/echess/game?id=77101576 (November 11th, 2013, 21:25)regoarrarr Wrote: From the ... why didn't you resign this at a minimum 10 moves ago (if not more) department.... He was hoping for a time-out. It's very common; I've timed out in winning positions before. 
not quite fireworks yet, but the game today is certainly looking at being a marathon game.
That said ... between the two commentator teams the official steam, i certainly prefer Trent-Sachdev to the Polgar-Ramesh. I think Trent is one of the best chess commentator (together with Short) ... while i have some problems understanding all Ramesh is saying (while not having that issue with Sachdev)
November 12th, 2013, 05:47
(This post was last modified: November 12th, 2013, 05:50 by Gustaran.)
I don't like Short as a commentator. I think he is too full of himself. While he usually spots the most interesting variations it always seems like he thinks he should be playing in the event instead of commentating it.
But I do agree Trent is the best, followed by Daniel King. GM Alejandro Ramirez is commentating on some games later in the match on the Playchess server and his DVDs are superb, so I am looking forward to that as well.
November 12th, 2013, 10:46
(This post was last modified: November 12th, 2013, 10:47 by Gustaran.)
(November 12th, 2013, 09:18)Rowain Wrote: @Gustaran What is your estimation of todays draw? Was it rather a win for Anand because he could outplay Carlsen as black or a loss because he only got a draw after reaching a nice position? I think neither a win nor a loss. Generally speaking a draw with Black is considered a good result. In addition his advantage was not huge, considering that Anand was a bit short on time. It's great if your engine says -0.87, but that doesn't help you if you need to find complicated variations over the board and are in danger of time pressure. I do believe that the first three games were better for Anand though. Carlsen never got any real advantage and I feel especially his opening preparation with White was rather bad. Jkaen Wrote:Argh, Sorry, I don't think there is any theory after a questionable move like 2.f3. (if it is indeed f3 and not a typo  )
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