WCC R2: A "Completely Normal" Draw
11.12.16 That's how challenger Sergey Karjakin described game 2 in the World Chess Championship. The game started as a Ruy Lopez and followed well-trodden main lines until the game entered unchartered territory on Black's 12th move with Re8. Carlsen had an easy time liquidating to an even endgame and at times looked bored with the position. In a match of this nature, draws are very common during the first few games as both players feel each other out and are mostly unwilling to tip their preparation hand too early. The Match is tied at 1 point apiece. Sunday is a rest day. Game 3 will take place on Monday, November 14th.
The match will consist of 12 games. The first player to reach 6.5 points will be declared winner and World Champion. If, after 12 rounds, the score is even, the Match will be decided by a series of tie break games.
Official site of the World Chess Championship
Tickets to attend the Match in person
Schedule
All games begin at 2:00 p.m. New York City time
Thursday, November 10 Opening Ceremony
Friday, November 11 Game 1
Saturday, November 12 Game 2
Sunday, November 13 Rest Day
Monday, November 14 Game 3
Tuesday, November 15 Game 4
Wednesday, November 16 Rest Day
Thursday, November 17 Game 5
Friday, November 18 Game 6
Saturday, November 19 Rest Day
Sunday, November 20 Game 7
Monday, November 21 Game 8
Tuesday, November 22 Rest Day
Wednesday, November 23 Game 9
Thursday, November 24 Game 10
Friday, November 25 Rest Day
Saturday, November 26 Game 11
Sunday, November 27 Rest Day
Monday, November 28 Game 12
Tuesday, November 29 Rest Day
Wednesday, November 30 Tie Breaks/ClosingCeremony
