India, Jan. 1 -- A chess fight is different. The players aren't geared for battle. They aren't about to go at each other without limits. Nothing underhanded is in the works and even when they lose or draw, games usually end in a discussion; an exchange of ideas.

There are very few players who give off the feeling that they are coming to get you. It's either you or them and that is why over 70% of Classical games between players rated 2700+ end in draws. Not everyone wants to risk it. Well, most times, it is not worth it.

However, there are some exceptions to the rule. Magnus Carlsen, with fist thumps and more, leads the pack, Hikaru Nakamura certainly features but perhaps the maddest of them all is Arjun Erigaisi.

Regardless of who he ...