Meta Chess Match White Garry Kasparov vs Black Magnus Carlsen 0 1

GAME ANALYSIS: Carlsen, Magnus: Carlsen plays the reliable and wellliked 1. e4 opening, choosing an open game. With moves like 2. Nf3 and 3. Bb5, he takes command of the center. Early castle by Carlsen (move 5. OO) protects his king and positions himself for future center pawn breaks. He coordinates the movement of his pieces while putting an emphasis on piece development and preserving a flexible pawn structure. Carlsen exhibits tactical restraint by delaying any early pawn breaks or problems. He wants to limit Kasparov s pieces movement and Black s pawn structure. Carlsen demonstrates positional intelligence by exchanging pieces when it is advantageous and rearranging his remaining pieces. By taking advantage of Black s deficiencies and grabbing the initiative, he progressively increases pressure on Black s position. In the end, Carlsen s relentless pressure and accurate calculations lead to a decisive victory. Kasparov, Garry: K