Moscow: Going through a tough time, world champion Viswanathan Anand will hope for a turn around as he faces Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the seventh round of Tal memorial chess tournament,

World number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway cracked all-time high ratings, defeating Luke McShane of England in the first round of the London Chess Classic at the Olympia here.

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World champion Viswanathan Anand got a favourable draw as he will start his campaign at the London Classic from round two tomorrow and will be seen assisting in daily commentary in the opening round o