24 April 2016

Topalov And Harikrishna Win In The 5th Round Of Altibox Norway Chess

Magnus Calsen leads with 3.5 points.

In the 5th round of the Altibox Norway Chess, Veselin Topalov defeated Nils Grandelius, and Pentala Harikrishna won against Li Chao. Kramnik-Eljanov, Aronian-Vachier-Lagrave, and Carlsen-Giri were drawn.

Standings after round 5

Carlsen 3.5
Vachier-Lagrave, Kramnik, Topalov 3
Giri, Aronian, Harikrishna 2.5
Eljanov, Li Chao 2
Grandelius 1

In the 6th round Vladimir Kramnik has White against Levon Aronian.