Anand wins Amber title

"Anand wins Amber title"

VISWANATHAN Anand of India won the 14th Amber Blindfold and Rapid chess tournament after he drew with Russian Peter Svidler of Russia in both the formats in the 10th and penultimate round in Monaco.

Taking his tally to an unassailable 14.5 points, Anand maintained his huge three-point lead against Russian Alexander Morozevich and Hungarian Peter Leko, with just one round to spare in this Euros 193250 prize money tournament.

Anand has ensured an unshared blindfold title after the draw, as he enjoys a two-point lead over his nearest rivals Vassily Ivanchuk of Ukraine and Svidler and Leko, with just one game to go.