Nakamura Puts It in Neutral and Retains a 1/2 Point Lead

Hikaru Nakamura needed just 20 moves to convince Vladimir Kramnik to shake hands, staying 1/2 point ahead of Anand.



Vishy Anand had to work a bit harder to earn his draw with Giri.



Carlsen took advantage of the white pieces and handed a loss to Wang Hao, keeping within a point of the leader along with Lev Aronian.