Both Gelfand and Ivanchuk won their rapid games to even up the match score against Mamedyarov and Topalov. Therefore, there are no changes in the final combined standings of the 2008 Amber.
Final Round Rapid Results:
Van Wely-Anand 1/2-1/2
Karjakin-Kramnik 1/2-1/2
Gelfand-Mamedyarov 1-0
Ivanchuk-Topalov 1-0
Aronian-Leko 1/2-1/2
Carlsen-Morozevich 1/2-1/2
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
This must be the best results in Aronian’s career.