– Morozevich – Kasimdzhanov (This is a very interesting matchup. Morozevich on a good day can beat just about anyone. The question is will he continue to employ many of his romantic openings? Moro is wild. He is capable of +5 or -5. People expect Kasim to finish last. However, he has shown that he can hold his own against elite players and he has strong nerve. This would be the ultimate forum for Kasim to show the world what he’s made of.)
– Polgar – Anand (My sister and Anand have gone back a long way. They have played countless of exciting games against each other. I don’t expect Vishy to over push with the black pieces in the first round. Unless Judit decides to create an issue, I expect it to be a fairly peaceful game.)
– Leko – Topalov (This is the ultimate pairing of round 1. These are two of the favorites of the tournament. Leko has learned to play a lot more aggressively. He is one of the top four players in the world. He plays sound chess and his endgame technique is superb. Topalov is Mr. Excitement. He can beat anyone and he will go for the win with either color. This is a game that may set an early tone for the tournament.)
– Svidler – Adams (Even though both Svidler and Adams have been world-class players for a number of years, neither have shown that they can win a super elite event. They are both very steady but lack that little extra ingredient. I don’t expect either to occupy the top 2 spots in this world championship.)
I predict that a +5 will win the tournament outright. +4 may tie for first.
Who do YOU think,Susan?
My prediction is that it will be a Hungarian.
Leko rebounded well from his painful last game against Kramnik when he only needed a draw to win the championship.
Judit had a good tournament in this same format earlier this year.
michael, I think Anand is the clear favorite. However, it will only be by a hair.
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
I think Topalov may have a good shot to win. Anad would still be the odd on favorite.
Mary
My prediction is:
1-2 Leko, Anand
3 Topalov
4-5 Svidler, Morozevich
6 Adams
7-8 Polgar, Kasimdzhanov
Javier
1. Anand
2 – 3 Leko, Topalov
4. Adams
5 – 6. Polgar, Svidler
7. Morozevich
8. Kasimdzhanov
That’s my order.
Tobias
Thakn you Susan
Does anyone know where the games are on today and tomorrow?
http://www.ajedrezdepunta.com.ar/mundial_regnr.asp?lang=en
Is that the only place to “see” the games for $40?
Are the games going to all be on Playchess or ICC?
ChessFM will have the games from Sept 30-Oct15.
I am pretty sure a site like playchess.com would have it. In fact, I think they have their people there.
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
Svidler will win today and the other games will end in peace
Morozevich will win game 1. All others will draw.
Burt
i wonder any of the two great players like anand and topalov can win a match super GM hydra the way he did with adams with a crushing defeat what do say about? jojo