Anand has an ace up his sleeve for World Series

One can expect a few surprises from Viswanathan Anand, next year. The champion has already begun his preparations for the 12-game World Chess Championship from April 5.

One can expect a few surprises from Viswanathan Anand, next year. The champion has already begun his preparations for the 12-game World Chess Championship from April 5. Promising some unexpected changes, Anand however, was reluctant to divulge the name of his team members.

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In the capital for an award ceremony, Anand emphasised on the importance of defending the chess title against the local hero, Veselin Topalov. “2009 has not been a good year for me but I am hoping that things change at the World Chess Championship.”

“Nelsen (Peter Heine) is a team member but I cannot give you any more names or details,” he added.

To a point that his loss in form was a deliberate attempt to peak at the Championships, he said, "Give credit to my opponents. I did not underplay in any of the games.