Linares so far has ended with a bang with Leko losing to in the final game and Aronian emerging the winner! FIDE Champion Topalov staged a remarkable comeback during the 2nd leg to earn himself joint 2nd place. Leko finished a disappointing 4th.

All chess players show a preferential style towards one of the GMs at one time or another. I found one in GM Smyslov. I've been a fan of his because unlike other World Champions, Smyslov has always been a gentleman and it is his conduct over the board which is much to be admired.