World Chess Championship Final

[Wowbagger]

It seems that Carlsen failed to press home his advantage so the first game ended as a draw.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/nov/09/magnus-carlsen-v-fabiano-caruana-world-chess-championship-game-1-live

[Wowbagger]

And game12, the final round at normal time controls, is under way, the previous 11 having been drawn, with mistakes from both sides.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/nov/26/magnus-carlsen-v-fabiano-caruana-world-chess-championship-game-12-live

The pundits reckon Carlsen has the edge if he plays 22...Bg6.

[Wowbagger]

Drawn after 31 moves. Penalty shoot-out.

[Wowbagger]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/nov/28/magnus-carlsen-v-fabiano-caruana-world-chess-championship-tie-breakers-live

Carlsen goes 1 - 0 up.

[Jaded]

Apparently all the draws are because players now learn against computers, rather than with tutors. Therefore there are fewer surprises in matches.

[Wowbagger]

I heard that argument too, but there were also blunders in a number of games which were most un-computer-like. Many people were very surprised when Carlsen offered a draw in game 12 when he had a big advantage in time, and also pressure in the position. But he has taken the tie-break 3 - 0 so he remains champion.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/nov/28/magnus-carlsen-v-fabiano-caruana-world-chess-championship-tie-breakers-live