Tata Chess: Viswanathan Anand draws with Jorden Van Foreest

NEW DELHI: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand was held to an easy draw by Dutch hopeful Jorden Van Foreest in the sixth round of Tata Steel Masters, in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands, on Saturday.

With three points to his credit from six games, Anand remained in joint sixth spot in one of the strongest tournaments in the world. With seven rounds still remaining, Anand, however, needs a very strong finish to be in with a chance of finishing on the podium.

Magnus Carlsen's hunt for an elusive victory continued as he played out his sixth draw on the trot. It was an 18th straight draw between him and Fabiano Caruana of United States in Classical time control.

Carlsen, known for his uncompromising play, has a lot to catch up with. Agencies

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