Anand Leads at the Half
By CLO   
May 2, 2010
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Anand vs. Topalov, Photo Cathy Rogers

Halfway through the World Championship match in Sofia, Bulgaria, reigning king GM Vishy Anand leads 3.5-2.5 over Bulgarian challenger Veselin Topalov. Game seven begins Monday, 5/3/2010. GM Rogers', reported the following Topalov quote from the scene: "Obviously I am not satisfied with the score in the match so far but I aim to improve my play in the second half and I expect also to improve my results.”

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See GM Ian Rogers' in-depth report on the first four rounds with coverage and analysis of all the decisive games so far. Also see the Couch Potato's Guide to the World Championship Part I and Part II.