Game 6 of 12
Viswanathan Anand — Vladimir Kramnik
25 October 2008 · Catalan Opening · 55 moves
White
Viswanathan Anand
½
vs
Black
Vladimir Kramnik
½
Summary
A long Catalan draw. Anand tests Kramnik with the Catalan but Kramnik's defensive technique is excellent when his pride is on the line. A technical game that Kramnik holds without difficulty.
Commentary
Anand does not press recklessly — leading by three points, he plays solid positional chess without taking unnecessary risks.
Kramnik defends calmly: no weaknesses, active pieces, controlled counterplay, and a clear understanding of the drawing resources.
The game is agreed drawn after 55 moves — Kramnik's technique has not deserted him entirely, and he takes some consolation from the result.