Game 7 of 16
Garry Kasparov — Vladimir Kramnik
19 October 2000 · English Opening · 11 moves
White
Garry Kasparov
½
vs
Black
Vladimir Kramnik
½
Summary
The shortest game of the match: just 11 moves and a draw by repetition. Kasparov tries the English again but never finds even a hint of an initiative.
Board
Vladimir Kramnik0/21
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
a1
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
Garry Kasparov
Starting position
Moves
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Commentary
The "bypass the Berlin via 1.c4" plan did not work: the position has no tension and White himself offers the draw.
Psychologically — a major signal: the world champion accepts a quick peaceful draw with White, having nothing left in the tank.