Carlsen-Caruana Chess World Championship

[barrysloate]

The 11th game of the match just ended...(drum roll)...in a draw. It is now tied 5 1/2- 5 1/2. It really was a bland game, even by the standards of this match.

The final game is on Monday. The match is probably headed for a tiebreaker on Wednesday.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

The 11th game of the match just ended...(drum roll)...in a draw. It is now tied 5 1/2- 5 1/2. It really was a bland game, even by the standards of this match.

The final game is on Monday. The match is probably headed for a tiebreaker on Wednesday.

Abysmal.

[frankbmd]

So how does the betting work in chess?

Bet on either player to win in a match and you lose.

Bet on a tie and you get your money back.

Bet on both players to win and you lose double.

If you factor in the bookie, you lose every time.

Checkmate for the bookie.

[barrysloate]

I don't think the bookies are getting big chess money.

It would be amazing if Caruana, playing with the white pieces, pulls out a win in game 12. But I'm not counting on it.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I predict Magnus wins game 12.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I predict Magnus wins game 12.

It wouldn't surprise me, and I might second your prediction.

Overall, this match has been very disappointing. In the early 1960's, when Bobby Fischer played Mikhail Tal, nearly every game was a titanic struggle. They often featured amazing attacks, deep combinations, piece sacrifices, and incredible artistry that these two geniuses were able to create. They were truly a thing of beauty.

The current match is dull and uninspiring. The players are playing mostly heavily analyzed positions, that they might tweak with a new move here and there. Both are risk averse, and the games have very little creativity. I have yet to see any great plan in even a single game. Too bad.

[mark evans]

I likewise have been following the match. I think the dull play is attributable to the significant advance in computer programs in recent years. I think both players are extremely well prepared as a result of computer analysis and realize that risky play will almost certainly be met with defeat. I hope Fabiano finds a way to win game 12 but I'm not optimistic.