Yes Anti-clockwise, 32mm and breakover bar. Had my wife stand on the rear brake, but my chain was still there.
The chain is contiuous and you want to break it and install with a master link? Grind off the two nibs of any side plate on the chain and drive them out with a flat punch and a hammer. Don't forget to back up the chain with something heavy and hard, like a bigger hammer.
Torque the pinion(front sprocket) to 50NM, no more. At this time, you may consider a 15-tooth pinion if not already installed. Much better.