Teymur Rajabov became a leader in Ciudad de Linares

On Friday Azerbaijani Teymur Rajabov (2700) playing the White defeted Russia's Petr Svidler (2765) and became one of the leaders in XXIII Super GM Ciudad de Linares International Chess Tournament.

After Round 13 standings:

1 Topalov 7.5
2 Leko 7.5
3 Aronian 7.5
4 Rajabov 7.5
5 Svidler 6.0
6 Ivanchuk 6.0
7 Bacrot 5.5
8 Vallejo Pons 4.5

In last round to be played on Saturday, 19 years old Rajabov will face French Etienne Bacrot (2717). Rajabov will have the Black.