 This left the score tied 6–6 at the end of regular time-control play (Kramnik 6 – Topalov 5 in played games, plus the game 5 forfeit in favor of Topalov).Tie-breaker games were now played to determine the outcome of the match.In the middlegame of this first game in the rapid tie-break Topalov made a pawn offer, which Kramnik accepted.