All games were drawn. Three out of the four draws were less than 23 moves. They wanted an extra rest day.
Aronian versus Topalov lasted 123 moves. First, Topalov was better. Then, Aronian was better but Topalov was able to luckily hold on for a draw.
Svidler – Leko 1/2
Bacrot – Vallejo 1/2
Radjabov – Ivanchuk 1/2
Aronian – Topalov 1/2
These are the standings after 3 rounds:
1-2. 2.5 GM Peter Leko (Hungary 2740), GM Peter Svidler (Russia 2765)
3. 2.0 GM Vassily Ivanchuk (Ukraine 2729)
4-5. 1.5 GM Levon Aronian (Armenia 2752), GM Ettienne Bacrot (France 2717)
6. 1.0 GM Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria 2801)
7-8. 0.5 GM Teimour Radjabov (Azerbaijan 2700), GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (Spain 2650)
Knowing the results after 3 rounds, who do you pick as the top three finishers? 
Topalov did well to hold the draw. he is a good chess player. some people were using 6 piece tablebases and it showed the draw even though white had the strong advantage. however, Aronian was able to present Topalov a few times with a position were there was only one or two drawing moves. But Topalov seemed to understand the position very well.
Apparently Aronian mess up with 55 Nh5 instead of 55 h5 or 55 Nf5. his move of Nh5 did not make a lot of sense and lost the h pawn which he sure could have used later.
Exciting game to watch. lots of fun on the internet. Eleven games left to play and I believe Topalov can and will still win this tournament. But the other players do not seem to be giving him the respect that Kasparov received.
There is some speculation that Kramnik is probably enjoying watching Topalov suffer.
tommy
I still think Topalov will be the champion
1. Ivanchuk
2. Svidler
3. Leko
4. Topalov
Eli
Haga clic aquí.
The preceding interview with Topalov was held prior to the beginning of the Linares-Morelia Tournament. Guil Russek, one of the two holding the interview, is one of Mexico’s best players. It has yet to be translated into English, to the best of my knowledge.
prdd
Such a long interview and no translation yet ? Someone do the honors :))
– Vinay