Carlsen-Anand World Championship 2014 - Game 7 (draw)

Analysis by IM Sagar Shah

Some of the tweets that I liked from game seven:

Yay, the Berlin Endgame!!! #exciting #not #CarlsenAnand
— Anish Giri (@anishgiri) November 17, 2014

Magnus is playing safe and solid - slight edge and a bit of suffering for black, but usually this ends in a draw. #CarlsenAnand
— Fabiano Caruana (@FabianoCaruana) November 17, 2014

Magnus knows who is the man to follow in the Berlin. :) Giri-Radjabov #modest #CarlsenAnand
— Anish Giri (@anishgiri) November 17, 2014

When do you expect the game to deviate from Giri - Radjabov GP 2014? @anishgiri @nigelshortchess #CarlsenAnand
— Surya Sekhar Ganguly (@suryachess64) November 17, 2014

@suryachess64 @nigelshortchess Would you like me to publish my full analysis on Twitter?:P I didn't retire just yet! #CarlsenAnand
— Anish Giri (@anishgiri) November 17, 2014

@anishgiri @suryachess64 Just e-mail me your analysis. I will buy you a (Norwegian) drink next time :)
— Nigel Short (@nigelshortchess) November 17, 2014

Carlsen: "I don’t follow trends set by Giri and Radjabov in general" :) #CarlsenAnand
— chess24.com (@chess24com) November 17, 2014

Highly instructive endgame! Today everyone understands the value of commentary. Best ex why engines can't be trusted blindly #CarlsenAnand
— Harika Dronavalli (@HarikaDronavali) November 17, 2014

Anand is exceptionally good with fortress. I believe this wont go wrong and the wall will not be broken! #CarlsenAnand
— Surya Sekhar Ganguly (@suryachess64) November 17, 2014

Seems like people are overestimating White's chances. The ending looks pretty drawish to me. #CarlsenAnand
— Fabiano Caruana (@FabianoCaruana) November 17, 2014

My esteemed colleague @FabianoCaruana was very sanguine about Black's chances of holding, but he is not 44 stressed and tired #CarlsenAnand
— Nigel Short (@nigelshortchess) November 17, 2014

70...bxc4! played. Hats off to Vishy, a very tough move to even consider for a human. #CarlsenAnand #wellplayed #draw
— Jan Gustafsson (@GMJanGustafsson) November 17, 2014

Psychologically the secret to successful defence here is to pretend you are enjoying it."Oh yes, whip me more, please!" #CarlsenAnand
— Nigel Short (@nigelshortchess) November 17, 2014

Looks like a draw to me now. Probably it always was one. @vishy64theking - king of fortresses. #CarlsenAnand
— Anish Giri (@anishgiri) November 17, 2014

Nowaydays when RNvsR appears in elite-events, and commentators say draw, one guy will point out 'Hold on, Carlsen won this once against...'
— Erwin l'Ami (@erwinlami) November 17, 2014

In a twisted way, this game might actually inspire Anand and give him some wings!? #CarlsenAnand
— Anish Giri (@anishgiri) November 17, 2014

Amazing practical defense today @vishy64theking Commentators deserve rest day! #CarlsenAnand
— Harikrishna (@HariChess) November 17, 2014

Brilliant defence by @vishy64theking The king of fortress! Wish him all the best for tomorrow's game.Time to hit back. #CarlsenAnand
— Surya Sekhar Ganguly (@suryachess64) November 17, 2014

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Post by Sagar Shah.