Anand scored a stunning win with Black in the final game, the first for either player in this match, to retain his World Championship title! The final score is 6.5 – 5.5 for Anand! Congratulations to Anand!Here is one...
The final handshake
The photo gallery for game 12 is here http://photo.chessdom.com/thumbnails.php?album=255 with over 50 photos. Anand’s team (Ganguly, Nielsen, and Kasimdzhanov) and the final handshake are here http://photo.chessdom.com/thumbnails.php?album=255&page=2 and at page 3 http://photo.chessdom.com/thumbnails.php?album=255&page=3 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
World Championship Final Game LIVE Commentary
Artwork by Mike MagnanI am told that some people cannot see the LIVE commentary on IE. This is why I am moving the text to this new post. Perhaps it will help. Please let me know if the IE...
Topalov – Anand g12 LIVE commentary
It’s the final countdown. The score is 5.5 – 5.5 going into the final game. The World Championship is on the line. Can Topalov throw the knockout punch with the White pieces or will Anand score his first victory...
Welcome to the Game of Death
Veselin Topalov to go for killHari Hara Nandanan, TNN, May 11, 2010, 01.34am IST CHENNAI: Welcome to the Game of Death. The decisive game of the World Chess Championship in Sofia will be played on Tuesday with challenger Veselin...
Not a defending world champion by chance
Can Viswanathan Anand wield black magic?Vijay Tagore / DNATuesday, May 11, 2010 2:18 IST Mumbai: At the highest level of chess, the colours get blurred — whites and blacks are not as important as the player’s creativity, courage or...
Salvaging a draw
Monday , May 10 , 2010 Anand forces draw Sofia: If this is a fight to the finish then the champion sure is not backing down. Viswanathan Anand seemed to send out just such a message on Sunday after...
Anand – Topalov g11 LIVE commentary
The score is 5-5 after 10 games31,236 people joined us right here for game 1 LIVE commentary.42,198 people joined us right here for game 2 LIVE commentary.44,512 people joined us right here for game 3 LIVE commentary.51,939 people joined...
Anand – Topalov g11 LIVE commentary
The pressure is mounting. There are only 2 games left in regulation. One mistake can cost a player his career and legacy. Who will crack first? Will either player choose 1. e4 even once in this match? Anand, Viswanathan...
Wriggling out of tight spot
Viswanathan Anand wriggles out of tight spotDNASaturday, May 8, 2010 2:11 Viswanathan Anand stubbornly defended an inferior position with black pieces to eke out a draw against Veselin Topalov in the 10th game of the World Chess Championship in...