Following the games at the website identified in the article, it’s amazing how the most subtle of moves can make all the difference between a win, loss or tie.
There is no question that these are two brilliant chess minds, but in my opinion, Jose Raul Capablanca is the most naturally gifted and talented of all world chess champions. His playing style was so subtle and simple, and at the same time so tactically flawless and debilitating to his opponent…His adversaries were rendered completely helpless against him.
In contrast, Bobby Fisher, who was on par with Capablanca in terms of sheer genius, had a style that was completely different. His goal was to attack, attack and attack some more. He would lash out with brilliant combinations that would devastate his opponent.
The championship does not bode well for Topalov. I believe this is the second time that he plays white and come out of it with nothing better than a tie.
Chess… What an awesome game! TGO
Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press
SOFIA (AFP) – India’s defending champion Viswanathan Anand maintained his overall lead Friday after drawing against Bulgaria’s Veselin Topalov in the fifth game of their 12-game duel for the world chess title.
Anand and Topalov negotiated a draw on the 44th move, leaving Anand with a 3-2 overall lead.
The Indian, known as the “Tiger from Madras”, has two wins to one for Topalov, while two games ended in a draw.
The sixth game of the 12-round match is scheduled for Saturday.
Anand first became world champion in 2007, successfully defending his title in 2008.
The 35-year-old Topalov won the right to challenge Anand by beating Gata Kamsky of the United States in the semi-final in February 2009.
The new world chess champion will win a prize of 1.2 million euros (1.58 million dollars), while the loser will take home 800,000 euros.
Chess fans can follow all the games to run until May 13 online at www.anand-topalov.com.
