Linares/Morelia Tournament

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From 17th until 25th February, double round robin system, in Morelia/Mexico and 2nd until 11th March in Linares/Spain.

Players: Topalov - ELO 2783, Anand - 2779, Leko - 2749, Svidler - 2728, Aronian - 2744, Ivanchuk - 2750 (replaced Radjabov), Carlsen - 2690 and Morozevich - 2741.

Carlsen is leading after round 1, beeing the only one who won the first match (against Morozevich).

Who do you think will win this great tournament? I think Topalov has the first chance, but also Leko and Aronian can triumph.

Let's hope too see excellent matches !

ps. you can check the games live on the tournament's official page: http://www.ajedrezmorelialinares.org.mx/

heridlia

I hope that Anand will be champion in this tournament.

But I'm not sure about him.

I Love Anand, his playing style and his life.

GENS UNA SUMUS.

Thanks.

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Standings after round 5:

1. Magnus Carlsen 3.5 2. Viswan. Anand 3 3. Levon Aronian 3 4. Vassily Ivanchuk 2.5 5. Peter Svidler 2.5 6. Peter Leko 2.5 7. Veselin Topalov 1.5 8. Alex. Morozevich 1.5

I don't know what Carlsen is doing, but if he keeps it this way, he will win the tournament Very Happy

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After the first round robin, here are the standings:

1. Viswan. Anand 4.5p 2. Magnus Carlsen 4.5p 3. Vassily Ivanchuk 4p 4. Levon Aronian 3.5p 5. Peter Svidler 3.5p 6. Peter Leko 3p 7. Veselin Topalov 3p 8. Alex. Morozevich 2p

Now the players leave Morelia and will go to Linares for the second and last round robin. I still don't see a clear winner for this tournament. Any predictions? Will Carlsen do it? Wink