Bulgaria’s Veselin Topalov needed just a draw against Vishwanathan Anand in their last match to take the top spot in Norway Chess Tournament. On the other hand, the only way Anand could reach tournament summit; was to beat the Bulgarian. But the Indian Grandmaster played with a handicap of Black Pieces and had to follow the opening move made by Topalov. After the jewel of the ninth round ended in a draw in double quick time, it was Topalov, who emerged victorious to clinch the $75,000