On the second day of the 2025 Clutch Chess Legends show‑down, Viswanathan Anand—the five‑time world champion from India—looked set to win the fifth rapid game against Garry Kasparov. Anand even had over a minute left on his clock while holding a clear advantage on the board. Unfortunately, he forgot his time and lost the match on the clock.
Kasparov, the former Russian world champion, took advantage of Anand’s time trouble and later won another game after Anand blundered a piece on move 17. The current score now shows Kasparov leading 8.5‑3.5. Eight more points are still available for the final day, so the race is far from over.
Clutch Chess: The Legends brings two former world titles to a fresh, fast‑paced format created by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley. The event mixes Chess 960 positions with escalating stakes: each win is worth 1 point and $1,000 on Day 1, 2 points and $2,000 on Day 2, and 3 points and $3,000 on Day 3. The overall winner takes home $70,000, while the runner‑up earns $50,000 (or $60,000 each if it ends in a tie).
Anand and Kasparov first met on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower in 1995, and the current exhibition celebrates that historic clash. The tournament’s format keeps every game critical—no lead is safe, and players can stage dramatic comebacks until the very end. As the final day approaches, chess fans around the world are watching closely to see whether Kasparov can maintain his lead or if Anand can spark a comeback.
Source: ianslive
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