My take on this is that Anand might stand an even better chance than some people think in the upcoming WC. And if Carlsen were to lose, I think it could be tough for him to come back, because as these hitherto hidden things surface, the respect for him diminishes and the motivation and concentration on the other side of the board will increase
Truth about Carlsen's vacillation
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https://chess24.com/en/read/news/tkachiev-on-carlsen-s-alternatives-to-sochi