Rd. 4 - GM Anish Giri vs. GM Magnus Carlsen

Written and annotated by GM Alejandro Ramirez.

 

Next was Giri-Carlsen. The World Champion, Magnus Carlsen, used the Sveshnikov Sicilian, not the most fashionable but strong enough in many circumstances. Giri was unable to put any real pressure on his opponent and again the opposite-colored bishops reared their ugly head.