Yes, computers will win in the end. But not from Moore's law. The computer superiority in chess comes more from smarter programs than from faster hardware. If today's programs ran on 20 year old hardware, then if will beat 20 year old programs running on today's hardware. Another example, Deep blue ...

Don, I think you are right. However, humans can still be ahead in chess if we make one change to the rules. If a player captures a piece then that player can drop that piece back anywhere on the board and use it as his own. I am talking about Crazyhouse. For starters, it would eliminate the computer ...

Chess is a drawish game at much higher levels. We are far from those high levels. If the computer is 450 points higher, then Carlsen could not force a draw. If there is draw, Carlsen will be fighting hard to get it.
Take backs are ok. I do not think Carlsen will gain anything from take backs.

I also want to see this match. If Carlsen loses badly then I would make 2 changes to make it easier for Carlsen. Houdini 3 will on run a cell phone and draws count as wins for Carlsen.