Carlsen is the player of the round. He defeated Mamedyarov in both games. In the mean time, Karjakin only scored 1/2 point in 2 games against Topalov.

Aronian continues to lead this event. But after 2 straight wins over Mamedyarov, Carlsen is now in clear second with Leko surging to third.

Anand-Aronian 1/2-1/2
Mamedyarov-Carlsen 0-1
Topalov-Karjakin 1-0
Leko-Van Wely 1/2-1/2
Morozevich-Gelfand 1-0
Kramnik-Ivanchuk 1/2-1/2

Standings Combined

1. Aronian 10.5

2. Carlsen 9.5

3. Leko 9

4-7. Anand 8.5
Kramnik 8.5

Morozevich 8.5
Topalov 8.5

8. Ivanchuk 8

9. Karjakin 7

10-12. Mamedyarov 6
Gelfand 6
Van Wely 6

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