Karjakin is rated 2818 in rapid which is the 3rd highest in the world. This will all come down to nerves on the day.
World Chess Championship: Carlsen vs Karjakin
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That was very reckless and uncharacteristic of him. However, today he did the exact opposite on the aggressiveness spectrum. Gung-go is not the only way when trying to win a game. Now the element of chance in the final outcome has grown significantly.
Skipped the start of the match, because I thought they would be playing for a while. When I turned it on they were already doing the press conference.
Would've preferred it to be decided in regular play, but Wednesday should be fun.
Would've preferred it to be decided in regular play, but Wednesday should be fun.
I have a feeling Magnus might be a little overconfident tonight. My money is on the russian.
Rapids and they still play the Lopez.
Pawn takes Bishop 
what are the specific time rules on this one. When do they get an extra 50 minutes?
They don't. Its rapid, 25 mins and that's it.
Karjakin just blundered I think.
Yes, Magnus should win this.
The Russian may also lose on time.
Would love if Magnus won the first with white, pretty sure he can play safe for draw in next two.
Wow, blunder No.2
He might survive actually, Magnus couldnt find the right moves before the queens went off.
No, this should be it. Can't escape mate by two Bishops.
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Unless he blunders himself. Why on earth Bg4??
You can't make this shite up. Carlsen does not deserve the title with that play.Fecking hell Magnus.
Amazing play by Karjakin at the end.
Amazing play by Karjakin at the end.
Amazing blunders by Carlsen at the end.
Carlsen will insta-retire if he fails to win this.
Psychologically this particular missed chance must be crushing.
I mean, FFS on move 73 isn't there a mate in 4? Starting with Be6+.
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Black can prevent mate by sacrificing rook. After which it is trivial win for white.
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Black can prevent mate by sacrificing rook. After which it is trivial win for white.
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Aww yiizzz!
That was impressive.
That was impressive.
Carlsen takes game 3 with black. Nice attack.
Outstanding.
The real Carlsen just stood up.
Total domination in all matches, this is game over.
Now, game 4 will be very interesting, Karjakin will go all in for the first time in this match.
Why do they use the Ruy López so often?
Not sure if there is one particular reason. But it is one of the most standardised opening moves.
And he will lose. Not his style. The match is over, Carlsen definitely the deserved winner, but at least it was more exciting than I thought. Great match!
ok, thank you!
Judging by the current position, quite likely. However, will Carlsen push for a win or settle with a draw...
Nd5 appears crushing now.
Mating time! Congrats to Carlsen!
Champion! Game 3 tonight the definite highlight of the match.
Game 3 tonight the definite highlight of the match.Impressive to win, and not just draw the last game with white.
The Queen sacrifice was the icing on the (birthday) cake!
Wow, balls of steel from Carlsen to go for the win there. Obviously it couldn't go wrong but to be so sure of yourself that you didn't miscalculate something with a championship on the line is remarkable.
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Actually he did try repetition a couple of times, but Karjakin obviously had no other choice but desperately push for a win, disastrously exposing his king in the process.