Sinquefield Cup: Anand leads after another day of draws

A draw with Levon Aronian helped the Indian grandmaster stay half-point ahead of the field.

Viswanathan Anand remains half-point ahead after three rounds of Sinquefield Cup.

Viswanathan Anand drew with Levon Aronian to stay half-point ahead of the field after three rounds of Sinquefield Cup chess tournament here on Monday.

With all the boards ending in draws for the second straight day, Anand’s 42-move deadlock following repetition of moves proved enough to protect his lead.