Some opening surprises have worked out good and some have been duds so far. If it doesn’t work, players need to fix it immediately. There is no time to waste. That is why the role of seconds is critical in an event like this.
This is a historic world chess event and many chess websites around the world are covering it extensively.
Many sites such as www.Chessbase.com, www.Chessville.com, www.chesscenter.com/twic/twic.html, http://chessmind.powerblogs.com, http://chessninja.com/dailydirt, http://thechessdrum.net, etc. have excellent daily reports of the World Championship.
Well, first results in:
Anand steam-rolled Adams. I think the line was too complex and Anand obviously had some home preparation.
Woww
Judit Polgar also has Kasim in serious trouble! She is back in the tourney. I predict a win for her!
I have a question for you Susan… Do you think Ivanchuk should have been invited to this tournament?
Chukky rocked the scene in Calvia