World Chess Championship 2013: 5 reasons Carlsen should not underestimate Anand

2. The silent volcano

Carlsen is often seen at glitzy fashion and social events (Getty Images)

Not for Viswanathan Anand – a media blitzkrieg or screaming girls. Not for Anand – the quotes and the rival bashing with television and newspaper bytes. Anand’s style is that of the quite volcano that erupts on the chessboard. This guy cannot be underestimated just because he prefers to stay away from the hype and hoopla, or goes for draws. He always has something up his sleeve and, like India’s answer to Judit Polgar, Koneru Humpy would say: “It is very difficult to surprise Anand!” He has his own strategy that can finish any opponent.