Originally posted by 93confirmedYes, but there is an increment per move. If the position is simple enough then 30 seconds per move should be enough to hold the draw.
Ummm....am I missing something or did Anand agree to a draw in an at least equal (but complex) position with Gelfand only having [b]45 seconds on his clock?[/b]
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Congratulations to Anand on a second successive title defence. I felt a bit sorry for Gelfand, he looked devastated at the press conference. So many chances in the rapid games... I would have put money on him winning after landing the rook on b8 in game 3.
You have to say the defensive abilities of both players in the rapid games was superb, if maybe not the strategic element!
Seriously thinking of taking up the Rossolimo / Moscow Sicilian - positions look quite interesting and you avoid all the Open Sicilian theory. Any good up to date books out there?
Originally posted by robbie carrobietoo soon for Caruana,but he's certainly one to keep an eye on.Giri too
also Fabiano Caruana is pretty awesome, whether he can be considered a serious challenger, i dunno.
of course,one never knows what rapid progress those young men can make!