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Kramnik, Anand in joint lead in January 2008 ratings

Vladimir Kramnik made big gains but Viswanathan Anand managed to hang in with joint lead in the world ratings Jan 1, 2008 list. Anand, who lost two points from his previous 2,801 is now 2,799, while Kramnik gained 14 points to move from 2,785 to 2,799.10:00 AM on December 31