World Chess Championship 2013

Nov 25, 2013, 16:46 PM IST
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Norway's Magnus Carlsen, right, is presented the prize check by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state J. Jayalalitha, left, after his win over India's Viswanathan Anand in the World Chess Championship in Chennai.

Norway's Magnus Carlsen, right, is presented the prize check by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state J. Jayalalitha, left, after his win over India's Viswanathan Anand in the World Chess Championship in Chennai.

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India's Viswanathan Anand, poses with the runner-up trophy presented by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state J. Jayalalitha after loosing his title against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess Championship, in Chennai.

India's Viswanathan Anand, poses with the runner-up trophy presented by Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state J. Jayalalitha after loosing his title against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess Championship, in Chennai.

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FIDE (World Chess Federation) President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, center, presents new world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway with a gold medal at the award presentation ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state J. Jayalalitha, left, claps in Chennai

FIDE (World Chess Federation) President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, center, presents new world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway with a gold medal at the award presentation ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state J. Jayalalitha, left, claps in Chennai

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World Chess Federation President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, left, presents new world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway with a laurel wreath at the award presentation ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship in Chennai.

World Chess Federation President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, left, presents new world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway with a laurel wreath at the award presentation ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship in Chennai.

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New world chess champion Norway’s Magnus Carlsen receives a trophy during a ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship, in Chennai.

New world chess champion Norway’s Magnus Carlsen receives a trophy during a ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship, in Chennai.

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Norway’s Magnus Carlsen smiles as he answers a question during a press conference after winning the match against India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen smiles as he answers a question during a press conference after winning the match against India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

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Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, right, shakes hands with reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, right, shakes hands with reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

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Defending champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, left, makes a move against Norway’s Magnus Carlsen during the first game of the World Chess Championship in Chennai.

Defending champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, left, makes a move against Norway’s Magnus Carlsen during the first game of the World Chess Championship in Chennai.

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Reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, left, thinks over his move as he plays against Norway’s Magnus Carlsen during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

Reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, left, thinks over his move as he plays against Norway’s Magnus Carlsen during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

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Norway's Magnus Carlsen, left, plays against reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

Norway's Magnus Carlsen, left, plays against reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand during the Chess World Championship match in Chennai.

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Reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, right, takes a drink during the Chess World Championship match against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in Chennai.

Reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, right, takes a drink during the Chess World Championship match against Norway's Magnus Carlsen in Chennai.

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Reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, left and world's top-ranked player Norway's Magnus Carlsen pose for the media at a press conference ahead of the FIDE World Chess Championship in Chennai.

Reigning world chess champion India’s Viswanathan Anand, left and world's top-ranked player Norway's Magnus Carlsen pose for the media at a press conference ahead of the FIDE World Chess Championship in Chennai.