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Carlsen is World Chess Champion

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IANS Chennai
Last Updated : Nov 22 2013 | 8:01 PM IST

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.

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First Published: Nov 22 2013 | 7:58 PM IST

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