Anand in sole lead

Anand baffled Morozevich from a level position arising out of Ruy Lopez opening where the Indian played white.

To his credit, Morozevich held out Anand’s aggressive intentions for a long time in the middle game. However, the Russian failed to be consistent enough around the end of first time control and Anand soon seized the initiative and knocked down two black pawns in quick time.

Morozevich was no match thereafter and resigned on move 59. Ten more rounds remain in the second major of the year.