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The 2018 World Chess Championship match between Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana was a closely contested battle that ended with all 12 classical games drawn. Game 6, played on November 16, 2018, was one of the most exciting encounters of the match.
Opening: Sicilian Sveshnikov
Carlsen opened with 1.e4, and Caruana responded with the Sicilian Defense (1...c5), leading to the Sveshnikov Variation.
This was a major battleground in the match, with both players deeply prepared.
Carlsen launched an aggressive kingside attack, but Caruana defended tenaciously.
The game featured deep positional maneuvering and tactical precision, Carlsen Presses but Caruana Defends
Carlsen had a slight edge in an endgame with a queen and knight versus Caruana’s queen and bishop.
Despite relentless pressure, Caruana defended accurately and held the game to a draw after 80 moves.
Round 6:
- It demonstrated Carlsen’s relentless ability to press in long games.
- Showed Carlsen’s determination to push for small advantages.
- Showcased Caruana’s incredible defensive skills under pressure.
- Marked another draw in a match that was becoming a war of endurance.
- The Sveshnikov continued to be a key battleground in the match.
- Longest game of the match at 80 moves.
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