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Friday, October 24, 2008 (00:16:02)
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World Chess Championship: Anand draws 7th game

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Viswanathan Anand
Bonn: India's Viswanathan Anand took a 37-move draw in the slav defence to maintain his dominance over Vladimir Kramnik in the 12-game World Chess Championship final on Thursday. Anand, who had white pieces, did try to go for his fourth win in 37 moves but had to settle for a draw.

The draw gives Anand a 5-2 lead with the Indian needing just 1.5 points from five games to retain his world title. Anand has won the third, fifth and sixth games in the 12-game final. (IANS)
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