08-11-2013, 04:35 PM
Thanks for the link Jonathan - Anand's good at blitz isn't he? 6-6 would give him a good chance in the tie break. Short points out history looks against Anand, and that the ratings would allocate a 63% share of the points to Carlsen, that would mean on average a three point margin but it seems most people expect him to do a bit better than that, without actually winning. He probably knows some things that his young opponent does not and like you I wouldn't be amazed if he pulled something out. Bookies give him about a 27% chance to win. They are probably right but if Anand can remain level with four or so games left I think he might have an even chance. If he goes behind early on, I think it could get grim for him.