Vishwanathan Anand has defeated England's Michel Adams in the seventh round of Shamkir Chess Championship being held at Azerbaijan. With this win, five time World Champion Anand has reached the second place in this competition with four and half points. In next round, Anand will take on Azerbaijan's Shakharyar Mamedayarove. With two rounds remaining,Norway's Magnus Carlson is on first place with 5.5 points. America's Vesley So is on third place with 4 points.