Anand sealed his fourth-consecutive world title beating Gelfand 2.5–1.5 in the four-match tie breaker at Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery. The tournament went into the tie-breakers after Anand and Gelfand drew the 12th game on May 28. They were tied 6–6 after the final round.
In the tie-breaker, Anand went ahead after winning the second game in 77 moves following a draw in the first in 33 moves. The remaining two games also ended in a draw for a result of 2.5–1.5 as Anand defended his world championship title for the third time in a row.
Anand will receive $1.5 million, while challenger Gelfand bags $1 million.
Anand said he was too tense to be happy.
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