Vishwanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen: 5 Reasons to watch the 2013 World Chess Championship

A thoroughly exciting clash between Vishwanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen for the 2013 World Chess Championship awaits us in Chennai this November. Here are the top five reasons why chess fans are going to love this chess show:

1. Master Shifu vs Kung fu Panda

File photo of a match between Magnus Carlsen (R) and India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Bilbao Final Masters in 2010 (RAFA RIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)

 The greatest excitement exists in this competition as the two players come from polar opposite chess styles. World Champion Viswanathan Anand is the senior and more grounded warrior. He will stay patient and count on all that he has learnt over the many years of match experience. World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will be all nervous energy, ready to fire on all cylinders, fighting until the last ounce of mental energy is expended. Anand will strike when the enemy has withered a little. Anand will be Master Shifu, watching and waiting; Carlsen will be Kung fu Panda, walking in the wake of destruction at every step. The magic of chess will overwhelm us all and a new chapter in chess history will be written.