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ARONYAN’S CHANCES ARE SLIM
[12:46 pm] 19 January, 2007

The chess super tournament in Veyk an Zee, the Netherlands, with the
participation of 14 famous grand masters, has taken the attention of
the whole chess world. After the fifth round Temur Rajabov tops the
list with 4.5 points. Nevertheless, according to international
bookmakers, Anand and Topalov who are currently in the second place,
have more chances of winning. Anand’s index is 4, and Topalov’s is 4.5
whereas Rajabov’s index is 6. This is accounted for by the fact that
Rajabov has not yet played with the favorites of the tournament.

After the recent draws, the chances of Armenian grand master Levon
Aronyan are not very fat. His index is 12.5.

Tonight Aronyan will play with Svidler.