We have a delayed Spanish Exchange opening, an offbeat approach by Anand to get the position out of treaded waters. Let's see if his opening pays off!

Anand has gained strong control over the center while Adams has received the bishop pair as compensation. Anand will get the early initiative. while Adams may get long-term chances in an endgame.

Anand remains with the clearly more active position and will be looking to gain play along the kingside.

Big decision by Adams, weakening the pawn structure in front of his king in order to keep Anand's center control at bay.

!!GREAT MOVE!!

Adams had defended this square with his pawn, but Anand jumps in anyway!! Adams has clear issues on the kingside, and capturing the knight would leave his king wide open to an attack!

Anand has won Adams' queen and has a completely winning initiative! Only a miracle can save Adams' from losing this position.

Anand now encounters some problems with his queen, allowing Adams to stay alive for the time being! The position remains difficult, but Adams at least won't get checkmated in the short term.

As play simplifies, we reach an endgame where Anand will have a queen against Adams' bishop and rook. With this many pawns left on the board, keeping his position tied together will prove difficult for Adams, who remains on the verge of losing the game.

??BLUNDER??

Anand goes wrong, giving Adams chances to save the game!

!!GREAT MOVE!!

Suddenly, Adams is left with very dangeorus pieces in front of Anand's king, causing trouble for his position.