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Old 11-09-14, 10:09 AM   #3
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It's the 25th move of the second match, and Carlsen with the white pieces has secured a minor advantage out of the Spanish Opening, Berlin Defence, and in midgame has taken the initiative and has forced Anand into a defensive posture that needed most precise play by the challenger while White has amassed pressure on the king's castle that looked intimidating and only was to be survived by extremely precise defence indeed. Carlsen is mounting even more strategic pressure now, with Black's position very slowly detoriating in strategic value currently. I currently cannot see Anand winning this match, it will become either another draw, or a White win.

After yesterday's quite spectacular opening, this match is another hot running display of excellency from both players. A worthy world championship show so far - chess at its very best, and apparently both players in top form.

P.S. Holy cow, White managing to bring both Rooks and the Queen on the e-file. Not often to be seen on this skill level. Open fire, all weapons!

P.P.S. All three analysis engines see White in front by 1.5 - 1.9 pawns (28th move)

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