Anand Leads Karpov 1.5-0.5

Vishy Anand took the lead against Anatoly Karpov in the first games of their rapid match, in Corsica. 

Anand won with the white pieces in game one, but Karpov held a draw with his turn with the white pieces in game two.

The rate of play is 15 minutes plus a 3 second increment.  The match concludes in Ajaccio on 2 November.

Official site here.