The best chess education available comes from attempting to grasp the work of the greatest masters. In game 7 of the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, students of the game are treated to a battle between the great master of maneuvering and the great master of the fortress.Continue reading "Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 7 Analysis"
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Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 6 Analysis
Chess is sometimes a cruel game. I was reminded of this in game 6 of the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanthan Anand. Early on, Anand dug himself into a hole by choosing passive play and dubious plans. There was a glimmer of hope when Magnus Carlsen tossed him aContinue reading "Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 6 Analysis"
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Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 5 Analysis
With both players even after four games and Magnus Carlsen due to get the white pieces in rounds 6 and 7, it was important for Viswanathan Anand to make good use of being white in round 5. Vishy once again began with "1. d4" but this time, a more prepared Carlsen, demonstrated his incredible knowledgeContinue reading "Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 5 Analysis"
Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 4 Analysis
After a disappointing loss in Game 3, Magnus Carlsen returned with the white pieces and played "1. e4" in game 4 of the 2014 FIDE World Championship. Viswanathan Anand replied with c5 and the hopes of again proving that his opening preparation is superior to the young Norwegian's. However, Magnus opted out of the mainContinue reading "Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 4 Analysis"
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Carlsen vs Anand 2014 Word Chess Championship: Game 3 Analysis
Viswanathan Anand was in a desperate search for a victory in Round 3 and he found it! A large portion of today's game followed established Queen's Gambit Declined Theory. On move seventeen, it was obvious by Magnus Carlsen's agonized expression and long pause that he was unprepared for Anand's Ng5. What followed was a brilliant displayContinue reading "Carlsen vs Anand 2014 Word Chess Championship: Game 3 Analysis"
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Carlsen vs. Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 2 Analysis
Game 2 of the 2014 Fide World Championship between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand will likely set the tone for the rest of the match. Magnus Carlsen chose to begin with 1) e4 and Anand attempted to steer the game into an early endgame by way of the Berlin Defense. (Those who followed last yearsContinue reading "Carlsen vs. Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 2 Analysis"
Carlsen vs. Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 1 Analysis
The 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship began today in Sochi, Russia. This is a rematch from last year's world championship in which Norway's Magnus Carlsen stole the crown from India's Viswanathan Anand. Thus far, both players seem much more relaxed in 2014 than they did in their previous encounter. In round one, Carlsen attempted to surpriseContinue reading "Carlsen vs. Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 1 Analysis"
Carlsen vs. Anand 2014: Rematch of Generations
Former World Champion Garry Kasparov has offered his thoughts on the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. Garry Kasparov's letter is written from his uniquely experienced perspective and hits many of the same points I raised in my own preview for the match. Last year’s first world championship matchContinue reading "Carlsen vs. Anand 2014: Rematch of Generations"
Carlsen vs. Anand: World Chess Championship 2014
Championship rematches are a source of the historic rivalries which provide intrigue for fans and motivate the competitors to perform at their highest level. Historically, chess has had many such occasions because a World Champion who failed to defend his title used to be awarded an automatic rematch. The fact that there is no longer aContinue reading "Carlsen vs. Anand: World Chess Championship 2014"