All Games Drawn In Round Eight

The first round of the second part Linares-Morelia International Chess Tournament concluded with draws in all games.

With draws in this round, Indian GrandMaster Viswanathan Anand and the Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen maintain their lead, with five points in the eight completed rounds.

The game between Anand and Topalov, was the most interesting game of the day with the number two and number one of the world facing each other. After nearly three hours and twenty five moves they agreed to a draw.

The Bulgarian tried to look for the victory, like his opponent, but the quality of play from both was of the highest possible level and the encounter ended with half a point for both players.

Peter Leko and Vassily Ivanchuk held on until the fourth hour, but neither could emerge a winner. In the French defense, neither Grand Master could gain the victory and, to after thirty five moves , they reached the agreement after which they left the room.

It was left to Alexander Morozevich and Magnus Carlsen to carry out the most interesting game of first round of Linares leg of the tournament, although , Carlsen , with the black pieces, could not add a victory that would have put him in the lead in this prestigious tournament.

Stadings After Round Eight:

1. - Viswanathan Anand (India) 5 points
2. - Magnus Carlsen (Norway) 5
3. - Vassily Ivanchuk (the Ukraine) 4,5
4. - Levón Aronian (Armenian) 4
5. - Peter Svidler (Russia) 4
6. - Peter Leko (Hungary) 3,5
7. - Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria) 3,5
8. - Alexander Morozevich (Russia) 2,5

Round 8 Reports:

1. Chessvault:Morelia/Linares 2007, Round 8: Morozevich holds Carlsen in a tense struggle. All games drawn.
2. ChessBase: Linares R8: all games drawn

Category: Chess , Morelia-Linares