Anand vs Carlsen 1 - 0

Dear Reality, you will feel alone tonight

Anand vs Carlsen 0- 1

Peter, why are the photos in so small size? Personally I just think it looks so much better with larger photos that at least cover the column from left to right. Especially the one on the top, you can hardly see who is on it. But maybe it's just me?

Over the last few classical games between Anand and Carlsen I have got the impression that Anand wantedly plays in a manner that gives Carlsen some chances and then Carlsen just self destructs. May be that is just a small weakness in Carlsen that Anand has found. Happened in Bilbao last year and again in London last year. In both of those games Carlsen came out fine after the opening and got a tiny edge and then after energetic and double edged play by Anand, Carlsen ended up worse. Carlsen uses his push for win strategy well against the lower 2700 players but does poorly against Anand. Lets see how it goes today.

It is difficult for many Indians to follow the games starting at 11.30 pm IST. It is very unfortunate.

The World Champion is usually the favorite, in my opinion.

The only problem is that the WC has not won a classical tournament in more than three years.

Hi All looking forward to some cracking games. lets see if magnus can improve his results against Anand. As he seems to constantly strive for improvement.

i love anand and carlsen too. is difficult for me to go for one. in d spirit of sportsmanship i think anand has an edge nw

Naka to finish last is a great bet.....fill youre boots!

I Can't wait !!!

let's hope that the coverage will be as amazing as the World Cup one ;)

go go Levon and Chucky !

Do not like the rate of play. 40 moves in 90 minutes is too fast.

I follow international chess fairly closely, yet I have no idea of the significance of this tourney....Does it fit into the WC cycle in any way? Who is sponsoring it? What are the prizes? Please start your essay on each major tourney answering these most basic questions. Thanks.

Anand clearly has the talent to win an event at this level, however it is most likely that he will save his best opening preparation for his coming match with Gelfand. Without showing serious opening novelties, I think Anand should be satisfied with an undefeated 2nd - 3rd place finish. In a match however second place is garbage. Yes, Carlsen is #1 rated now but Anand was #1 rated a few months ago. Once you've tasted the #1 rated spot I think it would be good to aim higher - for the world title. With all the hype surrounding him, I am sure that Carlsen's manager could find sponsors for a match against a player like Kramnik. I don't think Carlsen wants to go there. Tournament play is one thing and match play is another altogether. So with all due respect to Carlsen's fans, if and when he has the balls to play a match with someone on the level of Vladimir Kramnik AND WIN, then and only then is it reasonable to believe that he could beat Anand in a match.