Aronian & Radjabov Lead in London
March 17, 2013
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In the first round of the London Candidates (March 14-April 2), all games were drawn. In round two, Levon Aronian and Teimour Radjabov defeated Boris Gelfand and Vassily Ivanchuk respectively to take joint lead.

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Favorite Magnus Carlsen (see Greg Shahade's piece on his amazing treatment of the opening stage) has yet to pounce but is playing a wounded Gelfand in round three, albeit with the  black pieces.

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