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Anand chooses black in the first game.

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ilgambittoo
ilgambittoo
Nov 7, 2013
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#1

In Hyat Regency Chennai India.

Pre_VizsIa
Pre_VizsIa
Nov 7, 2013
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#2

How was it decided? Did Anand say, "I want to play black" or was it done the traditional way (pick a pawn)?

Superzaldor
Superzaldor
Nov 7, 2013
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#3

It was drawn. The organizers drew a piece of paper with Anands face on it and then drew a box with a black chess piece in it. Thus, they could not choose.