Hello everyone and welcome to the last game of the World Chess Championship 2012 with me GM Csaba Balogh! The score of the match is equal, in case of a decisive game we will know the World Champion today, in case of a draw we will have rapid and blitz tiebreaks. The tension is on the maximum, there is no way back after one mistake. I think the first move is about 50-50 between e4 and d4, I personally expect 1.e4 from the World Champion. A few minutes remain to the start. Enjoy!
2012 FIDE WCC - Anand v. Gelfand - Game 12
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May 28, 2012
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The first move is 1. e4
As I expected, 1.e4 is typical for Anand's tactics in the current match situation.
May 28, 2012
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#4
The next few moves...
1...c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
The same line as in Game 10. Is another draw in store?
3...e6 4. Bxc6 bxc6 5. d3
So, Anand plays 5.d3 instead of 5.b3, which we have seen in game 10. It means, that Anand's team could not find any advantage after the strong 5.b3 e5! move
May 28, 2012
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#5
5...Ne7 6. b3
This rare move has only been played at high levels once before. It is likely to confuse Gelfand.
May 28, 2012
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#8
Gelfand finally chose...
10...c4?!
The best reply is probably 11. Nxc4, according to Houdini analysis.
May 28, 2012
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#9
Gelfand is up and pacing around the board right now. Let's see how long it takes Anand to respond!
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May 28, 2012
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#18
Forum closed and moved to:
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/the-2012-world-championship-of-chess?page=72
This forum can be used to stay up to date and comment on the final game of the World Chess Championships. I have included some commentary by GM Balogh.