[%c_effect d4;square;d4;type;Interesting;persistent;true]
1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1b5  3... g8f6  4. d2d3  4... f8c5  5. b5c6 This is one of the most popular ways of playing against the Berlin Defense if you don't want to play the famous endgame. It leads to positional play and lines that are not very forcing and require an understanding of the position rather than memorization. 5... d7c6  6. e1g1  6... f6d7  7. b1d2  7... e8g8  8. d2c4  8... f8e8  9. g1h1 [%c_effect h1;square;h1;type;Interesting;persistent;true] An interesting and subtle move that is useful for White's attacking plans on the kingside. It's easier now to play f2-f4, and in some extreme cases, White can even go for g2-g4. It has been played by some very strong grandmasters, including Caruana and the very own Anand. 9... f7f6  10. f3h4  10... d7f8  11. c4e3  11... f8g6  12. h4f5  12... c5e3 A new move. 13. f5e3 The best way to capture. 13... c8e6  14. b2b3 The opening is a success for Anand. He has a clear plan: Bishop to b2 and then preparing to open the kingside with f2-f4. His position is slightly better and as good as it can get against the Berlin.