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Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in 9th round; Carlsen surges ahead

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Viswanathan Anand lost to Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the ninth round. Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen shot into sole lead with a win over Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Anand, who was in second spot behind world No.1 Carlsen after seven rounds, slipped to third.

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Times of India

Norway Chess: Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand's campaign at the Norway Chess tournament suffered a setback after losing to Azerbaijan's Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the ninth round even as Norwegian star Magnus Carlsen shot into sole lead with a win over Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Chess: Carlsen v Mamedyarov after Anand makes one-move blunder

The world champion took a clear lead going into the final round in Stavanger, with the No 1 held back by poor results in Armageddon tie-breaks until Vishy Anand fell for Shak Mamedyarov’s one-move tactic while Carlsen won a drawn positionMagnus Carlsen and his predecessor as world champion, India’s Vishy Anand, were locked in a close race for first prize at Stavanger as Norway’s annual elite tournament approaches Friday’s final round. Anand, 52,…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Norway Chess: Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen but was outgunned by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the Classical match in a Petroff Millenium Attack game.

2 years ago·India

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WION

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in 9th round; Carlsen surges ahead

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand suffered a huge setback at the Norway Chess tournament as he lost against Azerbaijans Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the ninth round.

2 years ago·Noida, India

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mid-day

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Mamedyarov; Carlsen surges ahead

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the Classical match in a Petroff Millenium Attack game late on Thursday

2 years ago·Mumbai, India

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Firstpost News

Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand loses to Shakhriyar Mamedyarov; Magnus Carlsen surges ahead-Sports News , Firstpost

Viswanathan Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Magnus Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov in 22 moves in the Classical match in a Petroff Millenium Attack game.

2 years ago·Mumbai, India

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