World Chess Championship 2010 (12)
World Chess Championship 2010. Anand vs Topalov
Mark Crowther - Thursday 13th May 2010
The World Chess Championship took place in Sofia, Bulgaria Saturday 24th April to 11th May 2010. Viswanathan Anand won a very hard fought match 6.5-5.5 against his challenger Veselin Topalov to retain his title. In the final game Topalov's quest for complications led to trouble and he couldn't recover from a bad blunder.
This page contains all the stories, results, games and videos from the match.
Anand with his winners laurels at the closing ceremony. Photo © Chessdom who have full coverage of the match. | http://www.chessdom.com
The match was one of the least controversial in memory. Once Anand had actually arrived in Sofia after travel problems and started the match everything was about the moves on the board. Anand went out of his way to praise the organisation and the toughness of Topalov in the final press conference.
Topalov's "Sofia rules" policy meant that all the games were played out, he relaxed a bit towards the end taking a draw in a dead drawn position without repetition, in general I have to admit it worked out well for the watching public. I don't believe however it should be added to the rules for next time. It was Topalov's wish to play to the end that was all that mattered.
Topalov prospered in simplified endings that his policy produced. The opening battle was interesting. Anand managed to keep changing the opening discussions enough to avoid deep computer preparation but Topalov's preparation was also good enough to meet these changes. Topalov's over-the-board aggression befitted his role as challenger. The contrast in styles produced fascinating chess, well worth studying.
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 12 (12)
Game 12: Viswananthan Anand successfully defended his title 6.5-5.5 against Veselin Topalov by winning the final game.
The game has started with a Queen's Gambit Declined Lasker Variation. This variation exchanged a lot of pieces but because Topalov played for a win the game became very sharp. However with 32...fxe4 in an uncomfortable position he blundered very badly and although things were complicated Anand followed up correctly and indeed extremely precisely to bring home the full point.
Mark Crowther with the comments and IM Malcolm Pein (in Sofia) the game notes.
World Chess Championship 2010 (12)
Mark Crowther (Tue May 11 22:05:00 2010)
The players shake hands at the start of Game 12. Photo © | http://www.europe-echecs.com
World Chess Championship 2010 (11)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 11
Mark Crowther | Sun May 9 21:08:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (10)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 10
Mark Crowther | Sat May 8 16:58:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (9)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 9
Mark Crowther | Thu May 6 17:12:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (8)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 8
Mark Crowther | Wed May 5 12:07:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (7)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 7
Mark Crowther | Mon May 3 15:55:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (6)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 6
Mark Crowther | Sat May 1 16:24:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (5)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 5
Mark Crowther | Sat May 1 08:42:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (4)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 4
Mark Crowther | Thu Apr 29 18:40:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (3)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 3
Mark Crowther | Wed Apr 28 09:31:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (2)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 2
Mark Crowther | Sun Apr 25 17:14:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (1)
Anand - Topalov World Championship Game 1
Mark Crowther | Sat Apr 24 20:47:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (Previous Games)
Anand - Topalov Previous Encounters
Mark Crowther | Fri Apr 23 19:12:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (Regulations)
World Championship facts and regulations
Mark Crowther | Fri Apr 23 17:58:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (Opening Ceremony)
Topalov draws white in game one
Mark Crowther | Wed Apr 21 16:07:00 2010
FIDE World Chess Championships 2010 (One day delay)
Start of the World Chess Championship postponed by one day
Mark Crowther | Wed Apr 21 11:48:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (Anand Travel)
Anand told to get to Sofia by Wednesday
Mark Crowther | Mon Apr 19 13:42:00 2010
World Chess Championship Sofia 2010 (Start Delay Request)
Anand stuck in Germany asks for postponement
Mark Crowther | Sun Apr 18 13:56:00 2010
IM Malcolm Pein Stories
World Chess Championship 2010 (12)
Anand retains title after final game win
IM Malcolm Pein | Thu May 13 13:47:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (11)
Anand and Topalov level going into the final game
IM Malcolm Pein | Tue May 11 13:17:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (10)
Anand - Topalov level with two to play
IM Malcolm Pein | Mon May 10 13:14:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (9)
Horror story for Anand in Game 9
IM Malcolm Pein | Sat May 8 12:48:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (7)
Looking back at Anand - Topalov game 7
IM Malcolm Pein | Fri May 7 11:16:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (8)
Topalov level after Anand blunders in Game 8
IM Malcolm Pein | Thu May 6 11:14:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (7)
Anand and Topalov draw Fascinating Struggle
IM Malcolm Pein | Wed May 5 11:03:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (6)
IM Malcolm Pein | Mon May 3 10:59:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (4)
Crushing win for Anand in Game 4
IM Malcolm Pein | Fri Apr 30 00:20:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (3)
Anand holds the draw in Game 3
IM Malcolm Pein | Thu Apr 29 00:17:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (3)
Solid play in game three holds the draw for Anand
IM Malcolm Pein | Wed Apr 28 23:14:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (2)
Anand strikes back immediately in game 2
IM Malcolm Pein | Tue Apr 27 19:04:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (1)
Topalov wins game one after blunder
IM Malcolm Pein | Mon Apr 26 18:59:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (1)
Topalov to make the first move of the match
IM Malcolm Pein | Fri Apr 23 23:01:00 2010
World Chess Championships 2010 (Postponed)
World Championships postponed by one day
IM Malcolm Pein | Fri Apr 23 13:27:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (Opening Ceremony)
IM Malcolm Pein | Wed Apr 21 13:17:00 2010
World Chess Championship 2010 (Postponement)
Volcano may delay World Title Match
IM Malcolm Pein | Tue Apr 20 13:16:00 2010
World Chess Championships Anand-Topalov 2010 (Preview)
Looking forward to the World Championship Match Anand - Topalov in Sofia
IM Malcolm Pein | Mon Apr 5 11:50:00 2010
Videos
World Chess Championship 2010 (Anand Interview Pt2)
Europe-Echecs Video of Anand after retaining title - Pt 2
Europe-Echecs | Thu May 13 10:52:00 2010
Europe-Echecs have a two part interview with Viswanathan Anand after he retained his title. The Second part was filmed and questions asked by telephone for an Indian live tv show.
Interview from the page: Europe-Echecs interview Anand
World Chess Championship 2010 (Anand Interview Pt1)
Europe-Echecs Interview Anand after retaining title - Pt 1
Europe-Echecs | Thu May 13 10:48:00 2010
Europe-Echecs have a two part interview with Viswanathan Anand after he retained his title. First part is Robert Fontaine's interview regarding the whole match : his bus trip, his defeat on 1st game, and than game after game with key moments.
Interview from the page: Europe-Echecs interview Anand
World Chess Championship 2010 (Daily Videos)
Europe-Echecs Videos of the World Chess Championship
Europe-Echecs | Sat Apr 24 11:42:00 2010
Europe-Echecs are in Sofia making videos of the World Chess Championships between Viswanathan Anand and Veselin Topalov.
World Chess Championship 2010 (Sofia BUL)
Sat 24th Apr 2010 - Thu 13th May 2010 -
Official Site - ChessDom - EE Vids - ChessVibes - CB Giri Notes - Ian Rogers Crikey and The Hindu - Chess Mind - Shipov Notes
World Championship (2 players 12 Rds Match Indiv TC:120m:60m:15m+30spm(61)) - Games in PGN: Games
World Championship (2 players 12 Rds Match Indiv TC: 120m:60m:15m+30spm(61)) - Games in PGN: Games
| WCh Sofia | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov, Veselin | - | Anand, Viswanathan | 1-0 | 30 | D86 | Gruenfeld Simagin |
| Anand, Viswanathan | - | Topalov, Veselin | 1-0 | 43 | E04 | Catalan |
| Topalov, Veselin | - | Anand, Viswanathan | ½-½ | 46 | D17 | Slav Defence |
| Anand, Viswanathan | - | Topalov, Veselin | 1-0 | 32 | E04 | Catalan |
| Topalov, Veselin | - | Anand, Viswanathan | ½-½ | 44 | D17 | Slav Defence |
| Anand, Viswanathan | - | Topalov, Veselin | ½-½ | 58 | E04 | Catalan |
| Anand, Viswanathan | - | Topalov, Veselin | ½-½ | 58 | E10 | Blumenfeld Counter Gambit |
| Topalov, Veselin | - | Anand, Viswanathan | 1-0 | 56 | D17 | Slav Defence |
| Anand, Viswanathan | - | Topalov, Veselin | ½-½ | 83 | E53 | Nimzo Indian |
| Topalov, Veselin | - | Anand, Viswanathan | ½-½ | 60 | D86 | Gruenfeld Simagin |
| Anand, Viswanathan | - | Topalov, Veselin | ½-½ | 65 | A29 | English Four Knights |
| Topalov, Veselin | - | Anand, Viswanathan | 0-1 | 56 | D56 | Queens Gambit Lasker's Defence |
| WCh Sofia (BUL), 24 iv - 11 v 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Ti | NAT | Rtng | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Total | Perf | ||
| Anand, Viswanathan | g | IND | 2787 | 0 | 1 | ½ | 1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 0 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 1 | 6½ | 2834 | ||
| Topalov, Veselin | g | BUL | 2805 | 1 | 0 | ½ | 0 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 0 | 5½ | 2758 | ||
