The leader of the Norway Chess tournament, Karjakin, will today play against Aronian.
They have played 2 games during 2013, both ended up in a draw (Karjakin white both times).
Their first game was played in the Tata steel chess tournament in January. The game was played in the Spanish opening (the game can be watched here: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1705175)
The second game was an blitz game, in Norway. Before the Norway Chess tournament began, the order of players was decided by a blitz tournament. Their second game can be watched here: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1716658
According to chessgames.com Aronian and Karjakin has played 13 draws, Aronian has 6 wins and Karjakin has 1 win.
This puts Aronian in big favor to win this game and catch up Karjakin in total points.
Karjakin is aiming for a draw since he then keeps his lead in the tournament.
Karjakin plays black in todays game.
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