World Chess Championship: Anand holds Carlsen to a draw in Game 4

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Nov 13, 2014:  World chess champion Magnus Carlsen and title challenger India’s Viswanathan Anand on Wednesday decided to split points after 47 moves in their fourth game of the title match held in Russia.

 

At the end of the fourth game, both the players have two points each in the 12-game match.

Following his thrilling 34-move win in Game 3, the Indian chess maestro forced a draw on his Norwegian counterpart after a long battle of almost five hours.

Anand was also able to neutralise Carlsen’s first mover’s advantage in what appeared to be a new line of play from the Indian challenger to the world title.

Earlier, the five-time World champion from India was outplayed by Carlsen who notched up the lead in the 12-game series with a 35-move win in Game 2.

The opening game of the World Championship had also resulted in a draw.


Courtesy: Indiatoday