Equal chances?

At the press conference after the first game of the match Alexander Grischuk (Russia) vs David Navara (Czech Republic) were careful in their opinions.

Navara: at the beginning of the game I made an impreciseness for I thought that I equalized the position. But my move 16…Qe7 was not the strongest one. Further on I had to fight for a draw. Though as a result I managed to do it without major problems.

Grischuk: In general I agree with my opponent’s opinion. I spent a lot of time in the opening and got slightly better position. Perhaps 24.h4 seemed to be the best solution but at that moment I could not find anything better.

— May we consider that after today’s game the chances for David to make a victory seem to be higher?

Navara: It is difficult to say, Grandmaster Grischuk is considered to be the tournament favorite. I think now the chances became equal. Anyway it is hard to predict the result.

Grischuk: I will not open the America. It is better to play with White than with lack. But it is possible to win with any color.

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