Although after today four rounds still have to be played, the game Kramnik-Anand was of course a crucial one at this WCC. Again Vishy survived a position with a slight material deficit against Kramnik and consolidated his lead since Gelfand had placed a perpetual at Leko's king. Like in almost any game, Svidler was surprised by Morozevich's opening choice but still could have won in one position. It was a draw. Aronian won, according to his opponent Grischuk with a "brilliant attack" in the ending.All day all attention was focused on Kramnik-Anand. Some were surprised by Vishy's opening choice and called it too sharp, but with his preparation nothing was wrong. A well-timed exchange sacrifice eventually led to a situation in which both sides couldn't really improve their position anymore.First an intro. You will surely recognize its director Macauley, who's in Mexico for
ICC. Since I'm here, I haven't embedded his videos but I surely have to mention them again because in my humble opinion they're top-notch. Watch them
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Although after today four rounds still have to be played, the game Kramnik-Anand was of course a crucial one at this WCC. Again Vishy survived a position with a slight material deficit against Kramnik and consolidated his lead since Gelfand had placed a perpetual at Leko's king. Like in almost any game, Svidler was surprised by Morozevich's opening choice but still could have won in one position. It was a draw. Aronian won, according to his opponent Grischuk with a "brilliant attack" in the ending.All day all attention was focused on Kramnik-Anand. Some were surprised by Vishy's opening choice and called it too sharp, but with his preparation nothing was wrong. A well-timed exchange sacrifice eventually led to a situation in which both sides couldn't really improve their position anymore.First an intro. You will surely recognize its director Macauley, who's in Mexico for ICC. Since I'm here, I haven't embedded his videos but I surely have to mention them again because in my humble opinion they're top-notch. Watch them 
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