Anand is on two and a half points to Topalov's one and a half after the first four games. I hope Topalov is able to come back as he certainly went in fighting with a win in the first game. Anand's blunder at the end could have been interpreted as nerves. This is the first real challenge to his throne; Kramnik, as brilliant as he has been in his time and certainly the one living player whose games have inspired me the most, was past his prime when he rematched. Topalov is no doubt - as in the picture - perched like a bird of prey, patiently preparing to take his quarry. Anand, however, has shown his strength since the first game and isn't going to let his title slip away. Will he keep his seat warm for Carlsen?
Game five tomorrow.
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