OMG SPOILERS
But seriously, I was following this like a TV show, kind of hoping Anand would win for the extra drama it would create.
Congrats to Carlsen, clearly an amazing player but...
#Caruana2016
But seriously, I was following this like a TV show, kind of hoping Anand would win for the extra drama it would create.
Congrats to Carlsen, clearly an amazing player but...
#Caruana2016
I am not a rated player but dabbled in chess throughout my youth. One lesson I learned that stood out is to always avoid "hope chess" (although Josh Waitzkin articulated it in a different way). Even when playing with weaker opponents, always play as if you are playing a top rated GM.
This was an unnecessary gamble. He let the fact that he had to win the game cloud his judgement.
Every other year makes a lot of sense for different reasons, though. It allows the champion to be more active outside of the championship (not just prepare for the next one all the time), it allows for a proper candidates cycle, it makes it easier to find venues/sponsors, etc.