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For a non-chesser like me: what is so remarkable about that game in particular? (Honestly interested -- was it that Novelty move in the middle?)

• tspiteri 16y ago
  Usually openings are well studied, and it is difficult to find a good new move. A novelty is a move in the opening which noone has used before. It is usually prepared and studied in advance. The player that plays the novelty will then have some advantage in the game because he is already familiar with the position that arises.
• Isofarro 16y ago
  Anand is long regarded as a solid and classical player, quietly building up his position. Topalov is an uncompromising fighter, always looking at intensifying the struggle. Every once in a while we get a glimpse of the youthful attacking Anand - a sacrificial attack with reduced material. Game 4 was another example of that remarkable talent being unleashed. Over the years, Topalov is famous for games he has lost; it's not often he loses, but when he does it often is because of a brilliancy or dashing attack. Game 4 was one of those performances. Even though I feel game 2 was a far better quality, game 4 will probably be the game that people will remember.