key positions Karjakin-Carlsen game 4 ( Draw)

Karjakin defended again with white against Carlsen, and managed to hold a difficult ending again, frustating Magnus Carlsen from his first win in the world championship in NYC.


Key Position #1

Carlsen

Karjakin

White to play 

In the position above, Karjakin had taken in h6 but Black defended with 18..Qc6!

Now white should retreat his bishop to c1, allowing black to win e4 , which is slightly better for Black.

However, Karjakin played 19 Bc4? which was answered by 18..bc4. Not only will Black win back e4 , but he gets bishop pair and weakness on b2 in any ending.

Key Position 2 after 48..Bd5+

Carlsen

Karjakin

Here Karjakin had to play Ne4 but went 49 Ke2? retreating. Black was almost winning

Full analysis here

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