Norway chess: Anand, Giri share spoils; Carlsen in lead

Stavanger

Indian maestro Viswanathan Anand drew his sixth-round game against Anish Giri in the classical section at the Norway Chess tournament early on Tuesday. The classical match ended in a draw after which the Armageddon (sudden death) game also ended in a draw, leaving Anand on 11.5 points and in the second place. World champion Magnus Carlsen roared to the top spot with a victory over Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to take his tally to 12.5 points after six rounds.

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