Viswanathan Anand tops Topalov in third round

World Champion Viswanathan Anand put up a superlative display to outplay former world champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the third round of the Pearl Spring Chess tournament.



Anand, who had beaten Topalov in the last World Championship in the Bulgarian's homeground, was at his best with black pieces and capitalised on his initiative to cruise home for his first victory in the event. Norway's Magnus Carlsen beat Wang Yue to remain atop the table.