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    The Candidates 2016 betting odds are now available and Nakamura is the early favourite at 16/5, followed closely by Aronian at 19/5. Caruana is the 3rd favourite at an even 4/1, with Karjakin somewhat surprisingly next at 9/2. Giri sits 5th at 5/1 and the only 2800 player in the field, Topalov, is at 7/1. The longshots are Anand at 12/1 and Svidler at 14/1.

    https://www.marathonbet.com/en/betting/Chess/

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    Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

    The betting favourite, Nakamura, is only a composite +30, -29, =83 against this strong field. Naka has empirical problems with Aronian (+6, -11, =12), Topalov (+2, -5, =5), and Svidler (+2, -6, =5).

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    • #3
      Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

      Suffice it to say that I'd definitely bet Aronian ahead of Nakamura given his far superior +47, -27, =100 record against these opponents. Levon has winning records against all his opponents with the sole exception of Topalov (+4, -7, =16).

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      • #4
        Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

        It will be a fascinating tournament. I believe that Nakamura is still improving and is the most dangerous of them all. I'd love to see Aronian play Carlsen but Levon is too random. Giri seldom loses, so I am surprised that he doesn't rank higher.

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        • #5
          Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

          Originally posted by Hal Bond View Post
          It will be a fascinating tournament. I believe that Nakamura is still improving and is the most dangerous of them all. I'd love to see Aronian play Carlsen but Levon is too random. Giri seldom loses, so I am surprised that he doesn't rank higher.
          Giri loses against this field, Hal, a composite +8, -18, =43. The only player he has a winning score against is Anand, +1, -0, =8. He's a combined +1 (Nakamura), -11, =13 against Nakamura, Aronian, and Karjakin.

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          • #6
            Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

            Hi Jack. It may not be accurate to try to calculate odds based on each player's total record against the other candidates. Seems to me there needs to be an adjustment for age. Forinstance, Anish (21) has been at his peak playing strength for a far shorter period of time than Levon (33). Maybe, just for the sake of discussion, Anish's record against the others since he passed 2750 should be considered.
            "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office." - Aesop
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            • #7
              Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

              Agreed Peter. I don't think the historical scores are the most important factor, especially for young Giri. Good nerves and good form throughout the event will be essential and every one of these Candidates at their best can win the tournament.

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              • #8
                Re: Candidates 2016 betting odds

                Originally posted by Peter McKillop View Post
                Hi Jack. It may not be accurate to try to calculate odds based on each player's total record against the other candidates. Seems to me there needs to be an adjustment for age. Forinstance, Anish (21) has been at his peak playing strength for a far shorter period of time than Levon (33). Maybe, just for the sake of discussion, Anish's record against the others since he passed 2750 should be considered.
                I fully concede the point that some kind of adjustment need be made, Peter. But neither can I totally discount the absolute atrocity of Giri's record against Aronian. I'd certainly bet Topalov at 7/1 before I'd bet Giri at 5/1. Imho, the odds should be reversed on these two players.

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