Classic game · 2010White won

Catalan Strike

White

Viswanathan Anand

vs

Black

Veselin Topalov

Anand's Catalan preparation against Topalov turned queenside pressure into a direct attack on the king.

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White
Viswanathan Anand
Black
Veselin Topalov
Year
2010
Result
White won · 1-0

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Anand's Catalan Strike against Topalov turned quiet queenside pressure into a direct world title attack.

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