Viswanathan Anand has always believed in scoring his points on the chess board and yesterday too in his own inimitable style, emphatically put his point across Veselin Topalov by forcing a draw on board by threefold repetition of moves in the third round.
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Viswanathan Anand has always believed in scoring his points on the chess board and yesterday too in his own inimitable style, emphatically put his point across Veselin Topalov by forcing a draw on board by threefold repetition of moves in the third round.
However yesterday it was Topalov, who in all probability, was in a dilemma when it was obvious to one and all that the game was heading for a draw from the very early stages.
Topalov playing Whites tried his best but was unable to find any chinks in Anand's armour.
The Indian on his part was sitting comfortably and made no effort to propose a draw. By the 40th turn, the position was as dry as it could be and Topalov went to the arbiter to procure peace and completely ignored Anand.
Sofia rule has been implemented for a few tournaments but is not a part of World Championship rules and regulations.
The arbiter came to the table but Anand continued to look at the board and made his move, indicating his refusal for a draw.
Topalov had to sit down and resume playing. Anand continued to make a few moves and forced a technical draw (by threefold repetition of moves) after 46 moves.
The game may have ended in a draw with the point shared but it was a psychological victory for Anand as he strongly showed that if he wants a draw, he knows how to get it! Sofia rules or not!
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