I'm not sure this move is very useful here. Black has good alternatives like 8...Be6 or simply 8...0-0.
1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. f1c4  2... g8f6  3. d2d3  3... f8c5  4. b1c3  4... c7c6  5. c4b3 A useful prophylactic move, withdrawing the bishop before a possible attack after d7-d5. 5... d7d6  6. h2h3  6... d8e7 This is a new move. In a World Blitz Championship played many years ago, Anand decided to castle, a good idea when you don't know what's the most accurate move. 7. g1e2  7... a7a5  8. e2g3 