 "Candidates 2014: Anand crushes Shakhriyar, goes top of standings")
If you accessing this page from your mobile phone, CLICK HERE In Round 1, Vishy Anand came up with a superb victory against top seed Levon Aronian but the former world champion was held to a draw by Topalov in round two. [caption id=“attachment_1435877” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File picture of Vishy Anand. AFP[/caption] He still shares the lead in the tournament with Peter Svidler and Vladimir Kramnik. They all have one and a half points. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov got a draw in his first game and beaten by Aronian in his second game. He sits at the bottom of the standings along with Andreikin Dmitry and Karjakin Sergey. This will be a good opportunity for Anand to get another win.
Round three of the Chess Candidates 2014 will pit former World Champion Viswanathan Anand against world rapid champion Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.
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