from here the white pawns on c4 and e4 are attacked, while the knight also supports the flank attacks ...b5 and ...f5.

In this symmetrical position, Black is slightly more active for the moment. With his next move, he tried to gain some space.

Not the only move, but a good example that shows how a knight can dominate from the edge. After Black's next the a1- bishop is not the stronger piece.

Putting all White's pieces on the back rank! This move underlines the strength of the a4-knight, which also hampers the natural development of White's knight to c3.

And having eliminated the (powerful! ) a4-knight White held the draw.

Now the diagonals of both white bishops will be opened. Anand is facing his own twin gun!

12.Rxf4 would be better.

12...Be6

Now all white pieces, including a central queen, are aiming at Black's kingside. Very soon this proved to be too much for Black.