Russian Chess Federation board chairman and World Chess Federation vice president Ilya Levitov attends the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907037
Chess player Veselin Topalov during a lot-drawing procedure at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907036
Chess player Gata Kamsky signs autographs at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907034
Chess player Boris Gelfand, left, and Russian Chess Federation board chairman and World Chess Federation vice president Ilya Levitov speak at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907033
Chess player Boris Gelfand, right, during a lot-drawing procedure at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907032
From right: Chess players Teimur Radzhabov and Vladimir Kramnik during a lot-drawing procedure at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907031
Chess player Vladimir Kramnik, right, during a lot-drawing procedure at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907030
Chess player Levon Aronian attends the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907029
Chess player Teimur Radzhabov attends the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907028
Russian Chess Federation board chairman and World Chess Federation vice president Ilya Levitov and chess player Alisa Galyamova attend the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907027
Tatarstan's state counselor Mintimer Shaimiyev speaks at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907026
Chess player Vladimir Kramnik attends the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907025
Chess player Vladimir Kramnik, left, signs an autograph for a fan at the opening of the candidates' tournament for the 2011 World Chess Championship.04.05.2011#907024
