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32. c5c6
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1
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34. c6c7
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1 33... g7f8
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34... f8d6
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1 33... g7f8 34. c6c7
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35. e4b7
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1 33... g7f8 34. c6c7 34... f8d6
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35... d6c7
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The last finesse.
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1 33... g7f8 34. c6c7 34... f8d6 35. e4b7
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36. b7c8
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1 33... g7f8 34. c6c7 34... f8d6 35. e4b7 35... d6c7 The last finesse.
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36... c7b6
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White loses the rook and resigned. Jakovenko got a big advantage out of the opening. He missed to increase it by opening the position and then let it all slip away in the time trouble.
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1. g1f3 In this game Mamedyarov surprised his opponent with the Dutch defense. One should be looking forward to those surprises at a top level. Especially after the free days! 1... f7f5 "It is the second time in my life that I play 1...f5. I just wanted to play chess." Mamedyarov 2. c2c4 2... g8f6 3. g2g3 3... g7g6 4. b2b4 4... d7d6 5. d2d4 5... f8g7 6. c1b2 However, it seems as something went wrong with Shakh's preparation as after the game he called his next move a mistake. 6... e7e5 7. d4e5 7... f6d7 8. f1g2 8... d6e5 9. e1g1 9... d8e7 10. e2e4 A powerful novelty which Jakovenko found over the board. 10... e8g8 11. b4b5 Energetic play! Jakovenko will tie up the black pieces before they wake up from the slumber. "Big problems here for Black." (Mamedyarov) 11... d7c5 12. b1c3 12... c8e6 13. c3d5 13... e7d6 14. f3g5 "It is very bad", repeated Mamedyarov, shaking his head. 14... b8d7 15. b2a3 15... e6f7 A critical moment. 16. d1c2 A good move with the idea Ra1-d1, but it gives some time to Black to catch his breath up. 16... c7c6 17. d5b4 17... a7a5 Now the games follows a forced line. 18. a1d1 18... d6f6 19. b4d3 19... f6g5 20. d3c5 20... d7c5 21. a3c5 Black managed to trade the knights but his position remains unpleasant. White can push for the win without any risk. Unfortunately for the Russian player, he got into time trouble. 21... f8d8 Lures the bishop on the less active b6 square. 22. c5b6 22... d8c8 23. e4f5 Seven moves ago this was winning, now it lets the advantage slip away. Chess that is... 23... g5f5 24. g2e4 Surprisingly the most natural move is inaccuracy. It is interesting to see how differently the two players were evaluating the position. Jakovenko thoought that he might be already worse, while Mamedyarov stated that after his next move he is OK. 24... f5e6 25. b5c6 25... b7c6 26. c4c5 In the time trouble Jakovenko tries to force a draw, but this is very hard task against the mischievous Mamedyarov. 26... e6a2 27. c2a2 27... f7a2 28. d1d6 28... a2c4 29. f1b1 This is the actual mistake! 29... a5a4 Now the a passer is obviously much stronger than the c one. 30. d6c6 30... a4a3 31. c6c8 31... a8c8 32. c5c6 32... a3a2 33. b1a1 33... g7f8 34. c6c7 34... f8d6 35. e4b7 35... d6c7 The last finesse. 36. b7c8
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1. d2d4
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The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin?
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1... g8f6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin?
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2. c2c4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6
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2... g7g6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4
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3. b1c3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6
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3... d7d5
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The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3
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4. c4d5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well.
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4... f6d5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5
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5. c1d2
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A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5
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5... f8g7
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each.
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6. e2e4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7
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6... d5c3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4
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7. d2c3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3
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7... e8g8
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3
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8. d1d2
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8
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8... b8c6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2
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9. g1f3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6
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9... c8g4
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Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3
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10. d4d5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move.
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10... g4f3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5
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11. c3g7
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Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3
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11... g8g7
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable.
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12. g2f3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7
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12... c6e5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3
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13. e1c1
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White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!"
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5
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13... c7c6
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Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!"
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14. d2c3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center.
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14... f7f6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3
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15. f1h3
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This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6
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15... c6d5
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The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward.
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16. e4d5
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The challenger pins his hopes on activity.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own.
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16... e5f7
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Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity.
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17. f3f4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison.
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17... d8d6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4
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18. c3d4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6
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18... a8d8
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4
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19. h3e6
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I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8
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19... d6b6
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Magnus untangles his pieces.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it.
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20. d4d2
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Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces.
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20... d8d6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates.
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21. h1e1
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6
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21... f7d8
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The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1
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22. f4f5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6
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24. c1b1
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7
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24... f8c8
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The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1
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25. d1e1
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate.
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25... d6e6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1
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26. e1e6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6
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26... c8d8
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6
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27. d2e3
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Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8
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27... d8d7
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board.
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28. d5d6
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Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7
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28... e7d6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active
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29. e3d4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6
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29... d7f7
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4
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30. f5g6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7
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30... h7g6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6
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31. e6d6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6
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31... a7a6
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Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6
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32. a2a3
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent.
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32... c7a5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3
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33. f2f4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5
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33... a5h5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4
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34. d4d2
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5
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34... h5c5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2
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35. d6d5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5
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This should be OK, but active play was still better:
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better:
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37. d7d6
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Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B:
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B:
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38. b1a2
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7
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A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1
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40. c1f1
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One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black.
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40... a5a4
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4
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41... e4c2
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Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1
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42. d1d4
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Diagram [#]
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White.
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42... e7e2
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Magnus lets Vishy off the hook.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#]
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43. d4b4
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Now Anand confidently saves the game.
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#] 42... e7e2 Magnus lets Vishy off the hook.
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43... b7b5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#] 42... e7e2 Magnus lets Vishy off the hook. 43. d4b4 Now Anand confidently saves the game.
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44. f1h1
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#] 42... e7e2 Magnus lets Vishy off the hook. 43. d4b4 Now Anand confidently saves the game. 43... b7b5
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44... e2e7
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#] 42... e7e2 Magnus lets Vishy off the hook. 43. d4b4 Now Anand confidently saves the game. 43... b7b5 44. f1h1
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45. h1d5
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#] 42... e7e2 Magnus lets Vishy off the hook. 43. d4b4 Now Anand confidently saves the game. 43... b7b5 44. f1h1 44... e2e7
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45... e7e1
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1. d2d4 The long awaited match has started! Anand choses a move which is not his favorite but one which gives more winning chances in the past years. Remember, the Berlin? 1... g8f6 2. c2c4 2... g7g6 3. b1c3 3... d7d5 The last time Carlsen played the Gruenfeld was in 2013. This opening should not come as a surprise for Anand though. The Gruenfeld has a reputation of a very solid and forced opening for good reason. Anand had played it himself in matches and Gelfand had even prepared it as a surprise weapon against Vishy in their match in 2012. "The Hammer" in Carlsen's camp is a vivid fan of the defense as well. 4. c4d5 4... f6d5 5. c1d2 A curious choice. According to Megabase both players have pleasant memories in this line, scoring 2/2 each. 5... f8g7 6. e2e4 6... d5c3 7. d2c3 7... e8g8 8. d1d2 8... b8c6 9. g1f3 9... c8g4 Carlsen spent 16 minutes on this move. 10. d4d5 10... g4f3 11. c3g7 Vishy reveals his first novelty in the match. He is trying to prove that Ne5 is vulnerable. 11... g8g7 12. g2f3 12... c6e5 13. e1c1 White is stronger in the center and thus he intends to attack on the kingside. On Twitter Teimour Radjabov suggested that Anand might have mixed up his moves in the opening here. At the press conference the Indian said: "I cannot really get into details but... no, I didn't mix up my moves!" 13... c7c6 Magnus, who had spent 48 minutes on the clock after this move, reacts logically to the novelty. He opens files on the queenside for an attack and bothers Vishy in the center. 14. d2c3 14... f7f6 15. f1h3 This takes control of the c8 square which would be quite tempting for a black rook. "I thought this idea was nice. I didn't really expect that," said Carlsen afterward. 15... c6d5 The world champion prefers to spoil the opponent's pawn structure rather than his own. 16. e4d5 The challenger pins his hopes on activity. 16... e5f7 Nimzowitsch would be delighted to see the d5 criminal in prison. 17. f3f4 17... d8d6 18. c3d4 18... a8d8 19. h3e6 I have the feeling that this was the first inaccuracy by White in the game. The bishop on e6 blocks the e7 pawn and stops it from going forward, but at the same time blocks the white rooks from attacking it. 19... d6b6 Magnus untangles his pieces. 20. d4d2 Vishy wisely prefers to play with the queens on the board. His pawn structure is indeed quite a mess and he might easily get into trouble once Black consolidates. 20... d8d6 21. h1e1 21... f7d8 The bishop is too strong and needs to go west. Magnus starts to create some problems for his opponent. 22. f4f5 22... d8e6 23. e1e6 23... b6c7 24. c1b1 24... f8c8 The threat is Rd6xd5 and if White captures the rook, Qc7-c2-c1 and mate. 25. d1e1 25... d6e6 26. e1e6 26... c8d8 27. d2e3 Activity above all. This is the key in positions with heavy pieces on the board. 27... d8d7 28. d5d6 Anand decides to get rid of the weakness at once. However, he could have saved some unpleasant minutes to himself had he played the active 28... e7d6 29. e3d4 29... d7f7 30. f5g6 30... h7g6 31. e6d6 31... a7a6 Seemingly a dead draw but just like in the previous match Carlsen manages to create a lot of trouble for his opponent. 32. a2a3 32... c7a5 33. f2f4 33... a5h5 34. d4d2 34... h5c5 35. d6d5 35... c5c4 36. d5d7 This should be OK, but active play was still better: 36... c4c6 37. d7d6 Once more hesitation. After saying A Anand could have gone for the B: 37... c6e4 38. b1a2 38... f7e7 39. d2c1 39... a6a5 A very strong practical resource! The pawn on a4 will create a lot of tactical possibilities for Black. 40. c1f1 One more mistake and Vishy gets close to a disaster. 40... a5a4 41. d6d1 41... e4c2 Now the threat is Re7-e2 to completely paralize White. 42. d1d4 Diagram [#] 42... e7e2 Magnus lets Vishy off the hook. 43. d4b4 Now Anand confidently saves the game. 43... b7b5 44. f1h1 44... e2e7 45. h1d5
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