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13.Qb3 [Carlsen was aware of the potential of this move to attract a 3–fold repetition draw. He
was likely also aware that this was his best move at this point, and if it drew, so be it. This is the
first instance of the position.]
[13.Nxd5?! cxd5 14.Bf4 Rc8³]
13...Na5 [13...b5 14.cxb6 Na5=]
14.Qa3?!³ [14.Qb2 b6 15.cxb6 axb6=]
14...Nc4?!= [(verified depth 25) ]
[14...b6 15.Bg5 h6³]
15.Qb3 [the second appearance of the possible 3–fold draw position]
[15.Qa4? loses a P 15...Nxc3 16.Qxc4 Bxd4µ]
15...Na5 [ ]
[15...b5= 16.cxb6 (16.Rd1?! e6³; 16.a4?! Na5³) 16...Na5=]
16.Qa3?!³ [(verified depth 25) Carlsen offers a 3–fold draw; the alternative move is quite playable,
and creates an = valuation, and the game would go on.]
[16.Qb2 b5 17.Nxd5 Qxd5=]
16...Nc4?!= [3–fold repetition draw offer accepted by Vishy, though he too could have played on
in a slightly superior position. The draw was agreed on move 16. A moral victory for Anand, with
the Black pieces. Vishy called the result "satisfactory". Magnus said "no damage done; it is a long
match".]
[16...b6 17.Bg5 h6³]
½–½
Game 2:
- also a quick draw, since both played the opening with lightning speed – both were
apparently very booked on this opening. Here is the game (Annotations by Bob
Armstrong, using Fritz):
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