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Carlsen is World Chess Champion
- Fri, Nov 22 2013 08:02:01 PM
Chennai, Nov 22 (IANS): Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen was crowned the new World Chess Champion as he beat defending champion Viswanathan Anand 6.5-3.5 here Friday.
The 10th game ended in a draw giving Carlsen the needed half point -- and also the coveted world crown.