Anand – Carlsen 2013 FWCM TV video broadcast awarded to Doordarshan

Doordarshan, India’s Largest Television Network, has signed an agreement with All India Chess Federation for the Complete Global Television Rights of the Forthcoming FIDE World Championship Match 2013 to be played in Chennai, between Reigning World Chess Champion GM Viswanathan Anand and Challenger GM Magnus Carlsen of Norway. The Agreement was signed by Mr Ranjan Thakur, Addl DG Doordarshan on behalf of Prasar Bharati and Mr Bharat Singh, CEO All India Chess Federation. Under this Agreement Doordarshan will telecast the 12 games Championship live and exclusive on its DD Sports Channel.

Television networks interested in obtaining TV Broadcast and Live Video Streaming rights may contact Mr Avinash Acharya Asst Director DD Sports – e mail avinash_acharya@yahoo.co.in

Anand – Carlsen 2013 FWCM is set to take place 7th to 28th of November. It is the most important individual event of the year and starts just a week after the most prestigious club event – the European Club Cup 2013, with 300+ titled players and 100+ GMs.

Improved Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Improved Cognitive Function in Older Adults Can Be Achieved with Calorie Restriction, Blood Sugar Management, Says The CR Way
Published: October 14, 2013 2013-10-14T12:50:27

By LivingTheCRWay

OSSINING, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ -- As people age, they often experience memory loss, reduced concentration, and other cognitive problems. Diet and lifestyle, though, can improve cognitive performance and reverse some aspects of brain aging. Consider the world chess champion – chess genius, Viswanathan Anand – who in November will defend his title against the highest rated player in chess history, Magnus Carlsen.

Pundits predict a Carlsen win, based on the recent games and tournament scores of the two players. Carlsen beat Anand handily in their most recent encounter in June. But Anand should not be counted out. He has successfully defended his world championship title many times and is known for his excellent preparation and creative play.

The biggest challenge Anand faces may be physiological. According to brain-aging expert, Dr. Timothy Salthouse, cognitive capabilities usually peak at 22, the very age Carlsen is now. Salthouse finds that on average, by age 28, signs of cognitive decline begin to show up. By 38, signs of memory loss increase.* Most people may not notice these declines until much later, but elite chess players do: Their careers stand or fall on their peak intellectual performance. Anand is 43, almost twice Carlsen's age.

At the recent Sinquefield Cup chess tournament (St. Louis, MO), Carlsen and Levon Aronian the world's top-ranked chess players, joined the two top-ranked U.S. players, Haraku Nakamura and Gata Kamsky, for a round-robin competition. True to Salthouse's findings, the players' scores correlated negatively to their ages:

Carlsen: 22 years old – won 4.5 games out of 6 (A half game results from a draw.)
Haraku Nakamura: 25 – 3.5
Levon Aronian: 30 – 2.5
Gata Kamsky: 38 – 1.5

So should chess grandmasters retire at 23?

"No," says Paul McGlothin, president of LivingTheCRWay.com and instructor of online classes for cognitive improvement. "Science shows that people can get rid of the brain fog they experience as they get older." If Viswanathan Anand walked in the door and asked how to get an edge for the upcoming match, McGlothin would first ask him to visit a doctor and have a thorough physical exam.

With his doctor's OK, one idea Anand would be advised to explore is blood sugar management. Research suggests that keeping blood glucose at healthful levels improves short-term intellectual performance and protects against age-related decline of critical parts of the brain that are important for memory and decision making. Further: A pre-game exercise regimen, planned for Anand, could help him relax and improve concentration.

Who wins the world chess championship may not matter to some people, but maintaining a healthy brain interests nearly everyone. People need their brains to function well for everything from remembering names to excelling at work. The same principles Anand can apply to retaining the world chess championship are helpful for any endeavor.

More here.

Anticipation for the Big Match

City abuzz with chess ahead of the big match
By Express News Service - CHENNAI
Published: 13th October 2013 12:07 PM

The big battle is more than three weeks away, but the city is assiduously gearing up for the marquee clash between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. The city’s chess scene is already abuzz with various state-government sponsored age-level tournaments.

Remarkably, these aren’t tournaments held for the sake of conducting. The competition level is quite high and the players have taken this utmost seriously, as was evidenced in the 7th KCF FIDE Rating chess tournament (below 1600) held in celebration of the FIDE World Championship match, and organised by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. That as many as 632 players are competing in this event more than elucidates its reach.

Inspired by the impending historic event, the competitors are stretching their performance levels. For instance, in the sixth round of the tournament, M Mallik dished out an enterprising game to get the better of top seed Martin Samuel. The latter played with black pieces while the former employed white ones.

With two rounds to go, and three sharing the lead, the tournament promises an exciting climax. Arjun Kalyan, Mallik and Pulkit Rathi share the lead with six points each. Following the leaders with 5.5 points are eight other players.

IMPORTANT RESULTS (Round 6): Martin Samuel (5) lost to M Mallik (6), K S Radhakrishnan (5) lost to Arjun Kalyan (6), K Keerthivasan (5.5) drew with V S Kalyanaraghavan (5.5), V Senthil Kumar (5) lost to V Pulkit Rathi (6), S R Muthyam (5.5) drew with Venu Gopal Vangala (5), S Sai Ganesh (5.5) bt Paul I Sumi (4.5), Shambo Dutta (5.5) bt R Upendra (4.5), S Jeevanandam (5.5) bt Manu (4.5), S Kavya (5) drew with S Bharath (5), Mohan Ram Sridhar (5.5) bt Yashwanth Babu (4.5).

Source: http://newindianexpress.com

Anand or Carlsen? Who will win the WC in Chennai?

Who is the favorite to win the World Championship match?
	Anand
	Carlsen

Match experience: Anand

Motivation: Carlsen

Mental toughness: Toss up

Energy: Carlsen

Seconds: Anand

Who will win this match? Vote for your favorite to win!

Official website: http://chennai2013.fide.com

Carlsen better than a 3-2 favorite vs Anand

Chess by Shelby Lyman
on October 12, 2013 - 9:21 AM

Next month, Chennai will host the World Chess Championship.

The challenger for the title, 22-year-old Magnus Carlsen – who has gone from victory to victory during the last three years – has attained the status of an unstoppable force.

He will engage the defending champion Viswanathan Anand, a great talent himself, but at 43, almost two decades older.

As the star of Carlsen has risen, that of Anand has declined.

Their relative performances of late are reflected in their respective international ratings. While Carlsen is a towering first, Anand is ranked only seventh on the World Chess Federation’s rating list.

On the basis of rating alone Carlsen is a better than a 3 to 2 favorite.

But an egregiously bad move or two, especially in later rounds, can drastically change the momentum of the three-week, 12-game event.

An apparent and seemingly deserving and inevitable winner can suddenly be set back on his heels.

The importance of the match is reflected in the prize fund for the two players of 1.94 million Euros (approximately $2.62 million).

Anand has no illusions about the task ahead.

After Carlsen won the qualifying London Candidates tournament in April, Anand declared: “Congratulations to Magnus. He always comes through!”

Source: http://www.buffalonews.com