The fifth game between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw after 39 moves of Queen's Indian Defence. Anand, playing with White pieces, looked well prepared at the start as he rattled the opening moves very fast.


Viswanathan Anand 

Anand gave a strong Pawn break in the Centre which brought out his pieces like a coiled spring. Magnus defended cautiously but still had to concede a slight advantage. Anand had a much superior Bishop against Carlsen's Knight which was cornered away from the centre of the board.