Anand Kramnik Game 11
Anand will surely aim for a draw with white in the 11th game that will be played tomorrow. We will cover the game with live comments and analysis. What do you think he will open with? Will we finally see 1.e4 where Anand has drawn all his games or won against Kramnik? Is he only in d4 mood for this match? Consider the fact that Kramnik may have prepared extensively for 1. e4. This game is very eagerly awaited for all these and more reasons. For sure, nerves will be put to test. Remember Kramnik has never beaten anyone since 2006 with black. The stage is different and Kramnik is on the rebound and the pressure is on Anand to at least draw to claim the crown. Match Score V Anand ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 1 ½ ½ ½ 0 Total - 6 Kramnik ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 Total - 4 V Anand vs V Kramnik Round 11 World Chess Championship Bonn, Germany October 29, 2008 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nf3 a6 6 Bg5 e6 7 f4 Qc7 8 Bxf6 gxf6 Yes! It's 1. e4. Probably Anand's main method to achieve an easy draw. ...