The only effective game in the third round of FIDE Grand Prix series tournament was Evgeni Alekseev-Ernesto Ivankiev match which ended in Alekseev’s victory. All other games ended in a draw.
Thus, as a result of the 3rd round, Aronyan, Chaparinov and Leko continue topping the tournament list.
3rd round games:
Kasymdjanov Rustam – Yakovenko Dmitry – 0.5:0.5
Alekseev Yevgeni – Inarkiev Ernesto – 1:0
Gelfand Boris – Bacrot Etienne- 0.5:0.5
Chaparinov Ivan – Aronyan Levon – 0.5:0.5
Ivanchuk Vasily – Leko Peter – 0.5:0.5
Kamsy Gata – Hakobyan Vladimir- 0.5:0.5
Elianov Pavel – Kariakin Sergey 0.5:0.5
Tournament position after 3 rounds: Aronyan, Leko Chaparonov – 2; Hakobyan, Yakovenko, Bacrot, Kariakin, Gelfand, Elianov, Kasymzhanov, Alekseev, Ivanchuk – 1.5; Kamsky – 1; Inarkiev – 0.5.
