Speculation about Carlsen being Anand’s second

An article in the Indian newspaper The Telegraph set off a flurry of excitement in news pages and chess blogs. “Magnus Carlsen will be one of my seconds [in Sofia],” World Champion Vishy Anand was quoted as saying. A misunderstanding, since Magnus, who is a great friend and will surely root for Anand, will not be assisting him in at the 2010 World Championship. Details.

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