Anand Leads Karpov 1.5-0.5

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Submitted by SonofPearl on Sun, 11/01/2009 at 3:02am.

Vishy Anand took the lead against Anatoly Karpov in the first games of their rapid match, in Corsica.

Anand won with the white pieces in game one, but Karpov held a draw with his turn with the white pieces in game two.

The rate of play is 15 minutes plus a 3 second increment. The match concludes in Ajaccio on 2 November.

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by chode_nanaji - 49 days ago
West Godavari District India

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Congrats for Won Title...............from Andhra Pradesh Youth...

by kunduk - 51 days ago
kolkata India

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what is today's result?

by Quidvis - 51 days ago
Brisbane Australia

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i'm also suggesting that karpov should not have resigned. in a rapid match, you should never say die. after 46...Kg8 47.Nxg5 black can play 47...Ne7 followed by Nc6 then winning the b4 pawn. Karpov can win the b4 pawn and then its game on, esp if he is up on anand on the clock.

by zankfrappa - 51 days ago
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SonofPearl, are we not going to be able to follow the games live today?

by RAHULRK - 51 days ago
CALICUT India

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I feel Karpov is playing safe,but he needs to play solid aggressive lines if he need to win.He cannot match Anand in open attacking games.Any way one have to admit that Anand is in good form.

by kunduk - 51 days ago
kolkata India

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please also post the games which are to be played today..

by SonofPearl - 52 days ago
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@shadowc - sadly not, so it seems.

by shadowc - 52 days ago
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No live games at the original site?

by Cavalierlibre - 52 days ago
Ariana Tunisia

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Nice games from two World Champion!

by St_PAUL - 52 days ago
Montreal Canada

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15 minutes plus a 3 second increment ... it is like fast food.

by kunduk - 52 days ago
kolkata India

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CONGRATULATIONS.. Anand.. we are just proud of you..!!!

by Gary_Seven - 52 days ago
Columbia United States

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Yes they are great games. Here is the place Anand &Topolav should play for the championship.

by chessnut1800 - 52 days ago
Canada

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@demetrios:

After the king moves, Nc7 wins pawn...

by sixhobbits - 52 days ago
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by demetrios18 - 52 days ago
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in the first game they should say either Resigned or ran out of time. In game one if karpov was up so much on time why resign?? Karpov should of clocked anad out and win on time because he can hold