Written and annotated by GM Alejandro Ramirez.
The round started with a draw in the game between Anand and a Topalov, a game that most fans were hoping would be the game of the day. Anand started round three with a dreadful 0/2, and everyone was expecting he would go for Topalov’s throat trying to get back into the game. He chose another 3...Bb5+ Sicilian to try to topple the Bulgarian, much like Carlsen did, but Anand was unable to obtain an opening advantage. Topalov had a solid position and, after some trades the opposite-colored bishops, he sealed the deal.