The ninth game of the FIDE World chess championship between Carlsen and Anand will be played today. The game is expected to define the championship. Title challenger Norwegian Carlsen is sitting pretty while the Indian chess King Anand has raised the anxiety of the chess lovers. Anand is playing with three points. He will play in white pieces today. As of now, Carlsen is nearer to the title as he has scored five points which is just one and half point short of a win.Chess expert and FIDE trainer Ebenezer Joseph told AIR that Anand has to score three points out of the remaining four games which means two more draws and two more wins which will make Anand a champion.The winner who will keep the title until next year, will receive 8.40 crore rupees and the runner up will get 5.60 crore rupees. In case of a 6-6 tie, the match will be decided in a four game rapid playoff.
News On AIR | November 21, 2013 1:07 PM
World Chess:: Anand-Carlsen 9th Game today to define ch'ship