Dubai: The third fight in the World Chess Championship final ended in a draw. Defending champions Magnus Carlsen and Neptune agreed to a draw after 41 moves.
On Sunday, Carlson and Nepomniachi started with a strong desire to win the game. The reason was psychological. Since Monday is a holiday, the winning player will have a mental advantage. As in the first game, another Rui-Lopez fight ensued.
But the game progressed through anti-martial variation before the foot sacrifice was made. 17 After the move, the two spent less than half an hour consulting. Both spent more time in the middle game. Suddenly the Queen and a knight and a bishop quickly cut each other off. With only two rookies, a bishop and five infantry remaining in the position, it became clear that the game was moving towards a peace deal. Soon all four rooks disappeared. The draw was agreed on the 41st move.
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