Indian chess genius Viswanathan Anand’s campaign at the Norway Chess tournament experienced a disappointment after losing to Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the eighth round thereby the Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen raised ahead into sole lead after wining over Maxime -Vachier -Lagrave.
Viswanathan Anand’s form was very impressive which lead to the victory over Carlsen after round five but was surpassed by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the serious Chess match. Anand slid to third after 13 points and was in the second position behind world no 1. Carlsen.
Meanwhile, Carlsen defeated Vachier Lagrave via the Armageddon after the game ended with 70 move draw in the marathon.
Also, the sudden tie-break too was as long as the star required 54 moves to defeat his rival. Carlsen is the only leader with 15 points after which Mamedyarov who have scored 14.5 points.
Vachier-Lagrave tried out Anand by half a point in the fourth position.
As the tournament resumed after Wednesday’s rest day, the 37-year-old Azerbaijan player capitalized on an error from the Indian veteran to pick up three full points.
Anand, who was in the second spot behind world No.1 Carlsen after seven rounds, slipped to third with 13 points at the conclusion of the eighth and penultimate round.
Carlsen meanwhile, defeated Vachier-Lagrave via the Armageddon after the regular classical game ended in a marathon 79-move draw. The sudden death tie-break too was a long one with the Norwegian superstar requiring 54 moves to subdue his opponent.
Carlsen is the sole leader with 15 points followed by Mamedyarov on 14.5. Vachier-Lagrave trails Anand by half a point in fourth spot.
