After an epic battle of 122 moves in round 7, both contestants returned to the chess board in round 8 looking a little worse for the wear. Carlsen, in a World Championship first, even fell asleep in his chair during the early going of the game. Being a point down in the match, Anand returnedContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 8 Analysis”
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Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 7 Analysis
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.ContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 7 Analysis”
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 aContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 6 Analysis”
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 knowledgeContinueContinue 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 mainContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 4 Analysis”
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 displayContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 Word Chess Championship: Game 3 Analysis”
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 yearsContinueContinue 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 surpriseContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs. Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 1 Analysis”
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 aContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs. Anand: World Chess Championship 2014”
Fabiano Caruana is Perfect in Strongest Chess Tournament Ever
For months, the tournament organizers have been promoting the 2014 edition of the Sinquefield Cup as the strongest chess tournament ever assembled. To Fabiano Caruana, however, the 2014 Sinquefield Cup is just a walk in the park! To be fair, the pleasantly modest Fabiano never described it quite in that way but his actions do speak louderContinueContinue reading “Fabiano Caruana is Perfect in Strongest Chess Tournament Ever”
22 Wins, 12 Draws, and 2 Losses
That’s Magnus Carlsen’s combined record at the 2014 World Rapid Chess Championship and World Blitz Chess Championship. Magnus is also the current number 1 rated chess player in the world and the current World Chess Champion. Magnus Carlsen is now a member of the most exclusive chess club of them all. That is to say thatContinueContinue reading “22 Wins, 12 Draws, and 2 Losses”
GM Karsten Müller Breaks Down Endgames from Carlsen, Karjakin and Aronian
Today is the perfect day to learn from the chess games of Norway Chess 2014. GM Karsten Müller examines three key games of Karjakin, Carlsen, Aronian and Agdestein for your learning pleasure.
World Chess Championship 2013: Round 10, The Game of Thrones
In the final game of the 2013 FIDE World Championship Match, Viswanathan Anand employed the Sicilian Defense with poor effect against Carlsen’s Moscow Variation. Magnus cruised through the opening with a nice advantage in space and remained in control of his destiny for the entire game. The most remarkable aspect of Magnus Carlsen’s play inContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: Round 10, The Game of Thrones”
World Chess Championship 2013: Anand Drops His Sword in Round 9
Behind by two points with a maximum of four rounds left, Anand had to attack with the white pieces in round 9 because he faced the grim prospect of never having another opportunity to make the first move as a World Champion again. Vishy chose “pawn to d4” as his first move in, what willContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: Anand Drops His Sword in Round 9”
World Chess Championship 2013: A Flawless Draw in Round 8
I actually really enjoyed round 8 of the 2013 Fide World Championship Chess Match. First off, Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand played an opening variation of the Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense that has not been used in World Championship play since 1886! Secondly, Carlsen and Anand played a flawless chess game and continued toContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: A Flawless Draw in Round 8”
World Chess Championship 2013: Anand Stops the Bleeding in Round 7
After two difficult losses in game 5 and game 6, Viswanathan Anand was able to regain his form and create a draw in round 7. To his fans, this was seen as a disappointing result. Anand’s many critics seem unable to comprehend that, “Sometimes, in order to win the war, you must first stop theContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: Anand Stops the Bleeding in Round 7”
World Chess Championship 2013: Anand vs. Carlsen Game 3
The third game of the Anand-Carlsen World Chess Championship Match was perhaps the most exciting and revealing game yet. Magnus Carlsen employed the Reti Opening as white but it was Anand who seemed better prepared for its complexities. After gaining an advantage, Vishy, as in game 2, failed to take the risks necessary to reallyContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: Anand vs. Carlsen Game 3”
World Chess Championship 2013: Anand vs. Carlsen Game 2
So, as in game 1, the second round of the 2013 World Chess Championship ended in a rather short draw. Many chess enthusiasts feel that this is the sort of play that gives chess a bad name among sports writers and casual fans. However, this is far to simplistic of a view point given theContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: Anand vs. Carlsen Game 2”
Why You Should Care About the Upcoming World Chess Championship Match
On November 9, 2013 the world is going to stop. Billions of people around the globe will be watching live as two titans clash in what may be the greatest chess match ever played. Viswanathan Anand, the Pride of India, will be taking on the charismatic “Mozart of Chess,” Magnus Carlsen. By the end ofContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Care About the Upcoming World Chess Championship Match”
World Chess Championship 2013: Preview 3 of the Anand-Carlsen Match
In our third preview game of the 2013 World Chess Championship Match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, we are going to examine a stunning defeat of Anand at the hands of the cunning Russian chess player, Alexander Morozevich. In my humble opinion, this game clearly illustrates what is perhaps the best strategy for MagnusContinueContinue reading “World Chess Championship 2013: Preview 3 of the Anand-Carlsen Match”