Magnus is the reigning champ at 2850. Karjakin is 2774. The tie break would be blitz and Magnus is similarly much better at blitz, 2873 vs 2800. 2700chess.com

Magnus is the reigning champ at 2850. Karjakin is 2774. The tie break would be blitz and Magnus is similarly much better at blitz, 2873 vs 2800. 2700chess.com Magnus is the overwhelming favorite. I'd hate to play through this game knowing it would end in a draw. But I followed it all day on my iPhone, wondering about prophylaxis and overprotection.