1. c2c4  1... e7e5  2. b1c3  2... f8b4  3. c3d5  3... b4e7  4. g1f3  4... d7d6  5. d2d4  5... g8f6  6. d5c3 White has more space and is unwilling to trade. This move  is highly appreciated by the former world champion. Nepomniachtchi is  deviating from a recent game. 6... e5d4  7. f3d4  7... d6d5  8. c1f4  8... e8g8  9. e2e3  9... a7a6  10. d4f3 Another mysterious knight  retreat, which is heading for a QGD-type of position. 10... c7c6 After a lengthy thought Black decided to go for a seemingly slightly inferior  endgame. Now Anand has some extra tempos in comparison to the usual QGD  positions, but they do not count for much. 11. c4d5 Played without hesitation. 11... f6d5  12. c3d5  12... d8d5  13. d1d5  13... c6d5  14. e1c1 White looks slightly  better as the isolated pawn as a rule is a liability in the endgame.  However, Anand manages to keep the balance thanks to his active pieces. 14... b8c6  15. f4g5  15... f7f6 It is important to preserve the dark-squared bishop. 16. g5f4 