WCC R5: Fifth Game Fifth Draw; Karjakin Nearly Converts a Win
11.17.16 Carlsen, playing the White pieces in Game 5, opened with the Giuoco Piano an ancient opening first played in the early 16th century. The last time it was played in a World Chess Championship Match was in 1981 during the Karpov-Korchnoi Match. Karjakin was much better at some point and after the game Carlsen said he was lucky to get the draw. It was Karjakin's best game of the match--to procure winning chances after the previous two games, in which he was clearly worse, is a sure sign of his resilience and a harbinger of a great match to come. In the next two games Carlsen will have Black. Game 6 will happen tomorrow, Friday, November 17th.
Carlsen may have dodged a bullet in this game. He admitted he was much worse and was lucky not to lose.
The match continues with Game 6 tomorrow.
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.
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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
