Round 1 results
- GM Shirov, Alexei vs GM Kramnik, Vladimir [1/2-1/2]
- GM Nakamura, Hikaru vs GM Giri, Anish [1/2-1/2]
- GM Anand, Viswanathan vs GM Aronian, Levon [1-0]
Round 2 results
- GM Kramnik, Vladimir vs GM Aronian, Levon [1/2-1/2]
- GM Giri, Anish vs GM Anand, Viswanathan [0-1]
- GM Shirov, Alexei vs GM Nakamura, Hikaru [0-1]
Standings after 2 rounds (W = 2 pts / D = 1 pt / L = 0 pt)
| Rk | Name | ELO | Pts | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Viswanathan Anand (IND) | 2784 | 4.0 | 2.00 |
| 2. | Hikaru Nakamura (USA) | 2787 | 3.0 | 1.50 |
| 3. | Vladimir Kramnik (RUS) | 2801 | 2.0 | 1.00 |
| 4. | Anish Giri (NED) | 2798 | 1.0 | 1.50 |
| 5. | Levon Aronian (ARM) | 2792 | 1.0 | 1.00 |
| Alexei Shirov (LAT) | 2684 | 1.0 | 1.00 |