Sofia Super-GM: Topalov beats Wang Yue

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Bulgarian GM Veselin Topalov beat Wang Yue from China in 33 moves. 18-year-old Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen drew against Alexei Shirov, Spain, in 39 moves. Cuban GM Leiner Dominguez-Perez was lucky to escape with a 49-move draw against Ukrainian GM Vassily Ivanchuk (e.g. 35…Rxg2 would have brought instant victory). Carlsen and Shirov lead. Games and standings.

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