Challenger Viswanathan Anand had made a strong comeback in the World Chess Championship event by withstanding the typical 'Carlsen Pressure' in the last two games — in fact, outplaying the World Champion in the third game.


Viswanathan Anand. Pic/GETTY Images 

When Carlsen smothered Anand's pieces in Game Two of the match, the match seemed to have headed for another debacle for Anand like the one last year. However, a smart comeback from a well-prepared opening, followed by brilliantly executed endgame brought the Madras Tiger back strongly into the match and suddenly it was the World Champion who was looking lost.