Tuesday 18 November 2014

Anand and Carlsen settle for draw after a marathon 6-hour 7th game

Norwegian world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and Indian title challenger Viswanathan Anand Monday signed a peace treaty after fighting for over six hours and making 122 moves in the seventh round
of the world title match held in Russia. The game was one of the longest in the history of world chess championship.

At the end of the seventh round, Carlsen leads the 12-round match with four points to Anand's three points. On Tuesday (November 18), Anand will play with white pieces in the eighth round. 

The game starts at 5.30 PM IST. Games and results so far Score after 7 games: Carlsen 4 - Anand 3 1. Draw 2. Carlsen Won 3. Anand Won 4. Draw 5. Draw 6. Carlsen Won  7. Draw