Anand had shown little interest to retain the world championship from the outset. Instead of been on preparation he had been involing himself all other things prior to the match. While Topolov was so bussy in his preparation. I had a doupt about Anand's preparation even before this first match defeat. Even he shoud have been in Sofia preparing and getting organised and climitise hime self, prior to the match. You could only reap what you show. At least do something with wite on the next match. Only a sure winning could pressure back on Topo. When Anand loose in the biggining very rarely he tend to dominate the rest of matches. Fingers crossed.
Re: LACK of MOTIVATION AND PREPARATION BY ANAND
by Sceptic Critic on Apr 25, 2010 10:58 PM
You are right. He has been slowly and surely declining for the last two years. He is currently not Number 1 in the FIDE rankings. He will certainly lose the world title this time and will never regain it back.
Anand is a good guy and an excellent chess player but has a habit of crumbling under pressure. I hope years of experience has taught him how to handle pressure and Topolov.
Re: SACHIN IS BEST NO.1
by Shounak on Apr 25, 2010 01:31 PM
This is the dumbest of all the comments..i feel pity for you..Anand, sachin,abhinav bindra,r.v.rathore are the best in wateva they do..its totally foolish 2 compare the greats..change ur perception buddy
Re: SACHIN IS BEST NO.1
by shubasrikrishna on Apr 25, 2010 10:15 AM
Your name clearly shows you are dumb Indian. Can you tell me how many countries play cricket and how many play chess? To get the records straight Anand is indeed the Number one in Chess officially and Tendulkar is not the No.1 cricket player in the world.
Re: Re: SACHIN IS BEST NO.1
by ASHISH KUMAR on Apr 25, 2010 01:43 PM
Why people fight? I am fan of both Ananad & sachin. These two are greatest sports person India produced in last 20 yrs. While chess is more competitive sports (played by all US, russia, Europe & all countries)& anand is no.one there. Also cricket is most popular game in india & sachin has carried hope of billion people for last 20 yrs with consistency. Let us salute both of them.
Re: Re: SACHIN IS BEST NO.1
by Sceptic Critic on Apr 25, 2010 09:08 PM
Anand is not Numero Uno in chess. It is Magnus Carlsen of Norway according to FIDE rankings. Anand is 4th. After this series is over and when he has lost the title, he will fall further!