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As was to be expected a very soild line by Anand, the Lasker variation is one of the most solid responses against d4. I think Anand knows hes better at rapid (and especially blitz) and want to beat Topalov in the tie-break.
Originally posted by Gatusso As was to be expected a very soild line by Anand, the Lasker variation is one of the most solid responses against d4. I think Anand knows hes better at rapid (and especially blitz) and want to beat Topalov in the tie-break.
I expected Topalov to play 19. b3 then attempt to win the c5 pawn.
Originally posted by Gatusso I dont like Rf2 from Topalov, I think Anand is just equal now, he has a clear plan for all his pieces while I dont know what Topalov wants now...
Agreed, he may not have seen all this going for 19. Qc2 that black gets the d-file and Topy weakens the position around his king.
I'm genuinely surprised that Anand has won. I'd have expected Danailov to smash his face in at the first hint of defeat today. Maybe Danailov is growing soft. Still, Anand hasn't got out of the country yet
Game 12 of FIDE WCC: Anand vs. Topalov
11 May '10 12:07
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