09-11-2013, 08:37 AM
Steve,
Actually With end of daylight saving time at end of October India is now 5 1/2 hours ahead of us. To calculate time in India turn your (non digital) watch upside down, ignore numbers, and simply read time from position of the hands.
According to BBC news site maximum temperature in Chennai over the next few days is 29 to 30°C. Shouldn't be a major problem for either player.
I reckon the bookies have got it right at around 27% chance for Anand. Which for me makes it too close to call. Odds will chance dramatically after the first decisive game and a series of draws at start will shorten Anand's odds.
Actually With end of daylight saving time at end of October India is now 5 1/2 hours ahead of us. To calculate time in India turn your (non digital) watch upside down, ignore numbers, and simply read time from position of the hands.
According to BBC news site maximum temperature in Chennai over the next few days is 29 to 30°C. Shouldn't be a major problem for either player.
I reckon the bookies have got it right at around 27% chance for Anand. Which for me makes it too close to call. Odds will chance dramatically after the first decisive game and a series of draws at start will shorten Anand's odds.