I know the rule that it is a draw if the same position is reached 3 times - but I didn’t know the three times didn’t have to be sequential. If the same position is reached on move 70, 80 and 90 - it’s still a draw.
there was a game between Karjakin and Topalov(?) and they played Blitz or Rapid, and I think Karjakin called the arbiter for 3 fold repetition on 3 different non-sequential moves. Amazing
I think the pressure got him… He played very well until today. Rest day tomorrow and maybe he will try on Tuesday. Hopefully not again the Ruy Lopez, that opening is done for this match. Not sure what he sharp lines he has prepared, though
I felt bad for Ian today. Watching the last hour of the game was painful. He had played so well all match and then blundered today. Enormous credit to him for his behavior in the press conference and interviews after the game.
Will all 14 games be played or does the match end when Carlsen has enough points? At this point Nepo is at risk of getting completely destroyed. Results like 5-0 haven’t been seen in a WCh match since the times of Lasker.