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