Topalov won, Anand divided the point, so Topa is ahead again by a half of
point. I think Chess is losing some charm by cause of home-prepared moves,
regardless its espectacularity. A few days ago, Anand left people with the
mouth open, after a series of sacrifices without a clear positional
advantage, and won 20 moves after. Yesterday Topalov performed an amazing
rook sacrifice, enough for his opponent´s resignation 26 moves after.
There is not doubt about the move: it is almost impossible that anybody
would be tempted to make that move without a previous exhaustive analysis,
perhaps with the help of Fritz or another super-program. Anand and Topalov
are playing some games looking for the application of impressive home-made
surprises, they are both really strong, but they are showing, mainly, an
excellent home preparation and an incredible memory, more than Chess
skills, although there is not doubt both are really strong.