Anand misses a great chance. | Photo Mike Klein.
“The thing is, when you're not
expecting a gift, sometimes you just don't take it. I had the same
problem, as soon as I played 26...a4 I saw it. Because I was looking for
this ...a5, ...a4 counterplay, I thought it would be helpful do this
and I was just very focused on that,” explained a devastated Anand at
the press conference.