Considering Topalov is a notorious slow-starter, or more accurately a very strong finisher, it's set up to be a very interesting clash for the rest of the match

Considering Topalov is a notorious slow-starter, or more accurately a very strong finisher, it's set up to be a very interesting clash for the rest of the match. Although this is a head-to-head match, so beating the tail-enders to catch up isn't an available strategy. So far it's been a sublime performance from Anand to come back after the catastrophic first game. Game 2 was a splendid positional win, and game 4 is vintage Anand after a serious mistake from Topalov. Anand's best games collection shows a number of wonderful examples of king attacks with reduced material, game 4 is another worthy addition. All this on the backdrop of a psychological war: Topalov's decision to play by Sofia Rules, not talking/communicating with Anand, Topalov on home ground, Danailov's dual role as Topalov's manager and match organiser - for a player to face that and produce the quality Anand has done in games 2 to 4 is even more impressive.