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Skybird · 11-15-14, 07:56 AM

Anand allowed the game to go into a rather unambitious, though stable variation for Black. In move 16 now it promises to become a slow, dragging, long match with little risks for either side, but a minor advantage for White however. As the live comment just said as well, that is a risky thing to do against a player like Carlsen who can find surprises in positions that other players already have checked off the list. 1:34 and 1:28 left for Carlsen and Anand - with 23 more moves to make until time control.

P.S.
Battle excluisvely rages on the kings' wing, with White attacking. But Black could open the somewhat strangled position of his. White has an isolated double pawn on the c-file now. That might be a strategic asset for Black if he manages to get out of the fight on the other side of the board.

P.P.S. Move 23, both players still lie in wait. White's position looks preferable to Black's, but Black has no obvious weaknesses and immediate threats to care for despite his now isolated h-pawn, and White still needs to demonstrate that he has a tangible plan. Engine evaluations range from +0.2 to +0.6

11-15-14, 07:56 AM	#27
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,778 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Anand allowed the game to go into a rather unambitious, though stable variation for Black. In move 16 now it promises to become a slow, dragging, long match with little risks for either side, but a minor advantage for White however. As the live comment just said as well, that is a risky thing to do against a player like Carlsen who can find surprises in positions that other players already have checked off the list. 1:34 and 1:28 left for Carlsen and Anand - with 23 more moves to make until time control. P.S. Battle excluisvely rages on the kings' wing, with White attacking. But Black could open the somewhat strangled position of his. White has an isolated double pawn on the c-file now. That might be a strategic asset for Black if he manages to get out of the fight on the other side of the board. P.P.S. Move 23, both players still lie in wait. White's position looks preferable to Black's, but Black has no obvious weaknesses and immediate threats to care for despite his now isolated h-pawn, and White still needs to demonstrate that he has a tangible plan. Engine evaluations range from +0.2 to +0.6 __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 11-15-14 at 08:55 AM.