Carlsen has once again taken the lead in the Kings tournament in Romania, with a Rd 7 win over Vassily Ivanchuk. In second place is Karjakin, who drew his game with Radjabov. Radjabov once again wheeled out the Schliemann defence against the Ruy Lopez, which he has done on and off over the last few years. This time Karjakin decided to challenge it head on, rather than with 4.d3, which has been to most common reply at the top level in recent years. Karjakin even had an extra pawn by move 10, but two bishops and open lines was enough compensation for Black. With 3 rounds to play Carlsen is the favourite to win, but in a pairing that may please the organisers, he is due to play Karjakin in the final round.
Karjakin, Sergey v Radjabov, Teimour
5th Kings Tournament, 18.6.2011
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 f5 4. Nc3 fxe4 5. Nxe4 Nf6 6. Nxf6+ Qxf6 7. Qe2 Be7 8. Bxc6 bxc6 9. Nxe5 Qe6 10. Nf3 Qxe2+ 11. Kxe2 c5 12. Re1 Bb7 13. Kf1 Bxf3 14. gxf3 Rf8 15. Kg2 Rf5 16. d3 d5 17. f4 Rf7 18. Re5 O-O-O 19. Rb1 c6 20. Bd2 Bd6 21. Re6 Kd7 22. Rbe1 Rdf8 23. R1e2 Rf6 24. Rxf6 Rxf6 25. Be3 Re6 26. Kf3 d4 27. Bd2 Rxe2 28. Kxe2 Ke6 29. Kf3 Kf5 30. h3 1/2-1/2
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