Vladimir Kramnik of Russia won the tenth game against World Champion Viswanathan Anand in the world chess championship match in Bonn.

Anand has to wait till post-Diwali match on 29th October to retained his world crown as he need half-point more to clinch the title.

The 10th game was Kramnik's last chance to make amends in the championship after playing a draw in the ninth game on Sunday. Kramnik forced Anand to accept defeat after the 29th move.

Anand still lead the Russian challenger by two-point with two more games to go in the championship.